DENO-D51EA3: Medieval seal matrix, dragon device

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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: DENO-D51EA3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Medieval cast copper alloy seal matrix. Pointed oval (vesica) seal matrix with central device of a winged dragon passant left (right in impression) and inscription around *FRANGE LEGE TEGE (Latin, “break, read, keep secret”) within inner and outer line borders. On the reverse is a longitudinal ridge with a collared loop at one end (corresponding with the start of the inscription on the obverse); the ridge tapers in both planes towards the other end. Grey-green patina. Length 30.14mm, width 18.3mm, thickness with loop 8.6mm, thickness without loop (across centre) 4.0mm, weight 8.10g.

Inscription: *FRANGE LEGE TEGE

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 30.14 mm
Width: 18.3 mm
Thickness: 8.6 mm
Weight: 8.1 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st August 2008 - Wednesday 4th March 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Derby E6514

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Rushcliffe (District)
To be known as: Thrumpton

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Recording Institution: DENO
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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