LON-EAD4F0: Post-medieval Seal

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SEAL

Unique ID: LON-EAD4F0

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Oval lead seal. One side has lettering arranged in a circle, of which the word POSTES is legible. The other side has raised decoration, possibly Arabic writing. Constructed from two discs with traces of iron wire between.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: MODERN

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight: 7.7 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st November 2005

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Other reference numbers

Museum accession number: 4640/22

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Secondary material: Iron
Manufacture method: Cast

Spatial metadata

Region: London (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Greater London Authority (Greater London Authority)

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: LON
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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