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Description: | A worn 13th century lead seal matrix. The seal matrix is flat and circular in shape and although slightly warped and chipped around the circumference the suspension loop remains at the top of the reverse. The front design features a large central octofoil (eight pettled flower), with alternating large and small petals surounded by a thin circular line. Surrounding this central design is the legend, running anti-clockwise to allow it to appear the correct way round when stamped. The circumferenential legend is near legible as '+ S'[R]OB: F'. RANV:', Which translates as 'Sigil of Robert son of Ranulf' (aka Randal). The lettering on the seal matrix is fairly crude. The reverse consists of a suspension loop at the top and possible ring and dot decoration in the middle of the matrix (although this maybe remains of the sprue form its casting/production). The matrix is dark grey covered mostly in med white-brown patina mixed with dirt.Measurements: 28.95mm in diameter, 4.16mm thick. lug projects 6.37mm from the disc of the matrix and Weight: 15.57g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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