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Description: | Medieval personal seal matrix (c. 1175 - c.1300). The copper alloy matrix is complete, and is a flat-backed type which has an integral lug at the edge where the legend starts. The matrix is circular.The device on the die of the matrix is a lis with a martlet either side of the central stem towards the tip. The legend is set between fine borders and reads + S'hENRICI ยท DECOTIS *The surface of the matrix has a very well developed mid green patina. The matrix measures 23.84mm diameter, 9.4mm thick at the lug and weighs 9.56g.The legend of the seal matrix can be translated as 'Seal of Henri of Cotis' or Seal of Henri Decotis'. Based on the size of the matrix and the more simplistic device design the matrix dates to the mid 13thto early 14thcentury. Seal matrices in the 13thcentury tend to be larger, measuring between 35 and 40 mm and 14thcentury matrices become smaller and more simplistic, and measuring 10 to 15mm (Harvey and McGuinness, 1996, pp.79-88).Harvey, P.D.A. and McGuinness, A. 1996A Guide to British Medieval Seals London: British Library and Public Record Office
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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