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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: WMID-BD4622
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete flat copper alloy seal matrix, of probable Post medieval to Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900).
The seal matrix is circular in shape. The device has been engraved with a saddled horse, facing right (left on the impression), within a pelleted border. The initials I C are above the horse. The reverse of the device is plain and undecorated.
It has a diameter of 48.4 mm and is 6.1 mm thick. It weighs 68.5 g.
The seal matrix is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: MODERN
Date from: Circa AD 1700
Date to: Circa AD 1900
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 6.1 mm
Weight: 68.5 g
Diameter: 48.4 mm
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Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Staffordshire (County)
District: Stafford (District)
Parish or ward: Gnosall (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SJ8121
Four figure Latitude: 52.7862363
Four figure longitude: -2.28315871
1:25K map: SJ8121
1:10K map: SJ82SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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