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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: NMS-F3CCB7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, flat with median rib and pierced lug on reverse. Pointed oval, 44 x 27.5mm. Thickness 3mm (at lug 9mm). Weight 19.28g. Bishop facing left and holding a crozier, with a star above a fleur-de-lis in front and a sprig behind. The lug is considerably worn.

+ S' OFFICIALITATIS : HERFORDENSIS

The literal translation is "Seal of the Herefordian Officiality"

The Official (Officialis) was a legal officer of the Bishop, and his office was called the Officiality (Officialitas).

13th - 14th century.

Inscription: + S' OFFICIALITATIS : HERFORDENSIS

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 44 mm
Width: 27.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 11th November 2013 - Monday 11th November 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: IND11102013ED

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)

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Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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