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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: SWYOR-6D0BB0
Object type certainty: Certain
A copper alloy seal matrix probably of late Medieval to Post Medieval date. The matrix is unusual in not having a handle cast in one with the matrix face. All that survives is a flat disc of copper alloy with the seal matrix carved on one face. The edges are corroded and worn which unfortunately makes the legend illegible apart from the initial "S" standing for 'Sigillum' meaning 'seal of'. The design is a motif similar to a thrift flower as seen on George VI three pence pieces, or maybe a thistle. It has a single central stem dividing into three with a circular cross hatched flower head at the end of each stem. At each side of the stem is a key. The complexity of the design suggests is unusual for a personal seal and may be a merchant's privy mark. On the reverse there is slightly different patination in the middle of the disc, perhaps suggesting that the matrix face was soldered to some form of handle. There are also two circular depressions near the middle of the disc which may be a further clue to the way it was mounted. Compare IOW-602EE7 for another matrix of unusual construction, and SWYOR-A71636 and NMS-297C90 for other merchant's marks.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Thickness: 2.14 mm
Weight: 4.47 g
Diameter: 22.01 mm
Quantity: 1
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Cast [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Incomplete [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Spatial data
Region: Yorkshire And The Humber
County: West Yorkshire
District: Kirklees
Parish: Batley And Liversedge
Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SE1723
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From finder
Grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
Method of discovery: Metal detector
[scope notes]
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 14th November 2010 - Monday 14th February 2011
Personal details
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS form number 1413
References cited
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Audit data
Created:
Sunday 8th May 2011
Updated: Monday 9th May 2011
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