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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: WAW-AFC8A7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An impersonal Medieval seal matrix. The matrix is a flat-backed type made from cast copper alloy. In plan the matrix is circular. The underside of the matrix has a legend and central device. The device is a tall bird with a smaller bird, probably representing hawk and a duck. The legend is '* CREDE MICHI' meaning 'Believe In Me'. The reverse of the matrix has a rectangular platform which has a perforated integral lug at one terminal and tapers in depth towards the other terminal. The matrix measures 18.72mm diameter, 7.76mm thick and weighing 4.4g.

The device of a hawk and a duck often appears on impersonal seal matrices in the 14th century (Harvey and McGuinness 1996 A Guide to British Medieval Seals British Library and Public Record Office p. 89). The 14th century also saw impersonal seal matrices diminish in size (ibid, p. 88).

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Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 7.76 mm
Weight: 4.4 g
Diameter: 18.72 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Impression No. WAW-AFC8A7 No. 106

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Worcestershire (County)
District: Wychavon (District)
Parish or ward: Pershore (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SO9446
Four figure Latitude: 52.112291
Four figure longitude: -2.089031
1:25K map: SO9446
1:10K map: SO94NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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