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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: CPAT-169D63
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy base of a 14th century seal matrix. The stem, broken just above the seal face, has a sub oval section and the rear 'trumpet' section has been crudely faceted, perhaps post casting. The design consists of a capital letter 'R' with a star and crescent moon at either side within an outer circle. There is a hint of a perimeter legend now lost due to the degradation of the rim. Unusually, there appears to be the remnants of a red sealing wax embedded in the face of the seal.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Post AD 1300
Date to: Ante AD 1400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 9.73 mm
Weight: 5.2 g
Diameter: 16.95 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 2nd April 2010
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: PRN117626
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: Wales (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Powys (Unitary Authority)
District: Powys (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Old Radnor (Community)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SO2761
Four figure Latitude: 52.242324
Four figure longitude: -3.070543
1:25K map: SO2761
1:10K map: SO26SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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