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Description: | The die of the matrix is ovate with a hexagonally facetted handle extending from the reverse. The handle tapers to a tri-lobed terminal with projecting knop at the apex of the upper lobe. The die has a bribed border around the circumference. Within this is a coat of arms comprising a shield in the die face with an eagle, though not quite in classic 'displayed' pose (i.e.spread eagle). It's turned slightly three-quarters and is almost 'an eagle rising'. This could of course just be engraver's licence and it may be intended to be an eagle displayed. Similarly formed seal-matrices can be found on the PAS database: DOR-0D2272 (2013 T137), DUR-E851E8 (2013 T479) and SF-38ED47 (2012 T850). Attribution of crests to specific people or families is problematic. The length is 28mm, width 17mm and diameter 17mm. Images from finder.In terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.The length is 28mm, width 17mm and diameter 17mm. Images from finder.In terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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