SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: IOW-192A27

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Notes:

TREASURE REPORT: Shorwell, Isle of Wight: Medieval seal matrix (2008 T259) Date: 13th or 14th century Finder: Mr J Skinner Date of discovery: April 2008 Circumstances of discovery: Whilst searching with a metal-detector Description: A complete silver seal matrix with a circular die and tapering handle. The handle is hexagonal in section and rises to a quatrefoil-shaped suspension loop below which are three contiguous collars. Describing an impression, the centre of the die has a beaded circle which encloses a boar's head with prominent tusks facing left. An initial mark at 12 o'clock is in the form of a six-pointed star. The inscription reads in a clockwise direction: LEGE TEGE (read and conceal). Discussion: Metal content: The find contains a minimum of 10% silver. Frank Basford, Finds Liaison Officer, Isle of Wight, April 2008

Find of note status

This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.

Inscription: LEGE TEGE

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Isle of Wight Heritage Service
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2008T259

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1200
Date to: AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 19.2 mm
Width: 13.1 mm
Weight: 4.91 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 6th April 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: IOW2008-2-86
Treasure case number: 2008T259

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete