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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: WMID-2633B4
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete lead alloy flat seal matrix, of Late Medieval dating (c. AD 1250 - c. AD 1350).
The seal matrix has a circular die, with a sub circular tab handle. The handle has a rectangular cross section. The casting of the handle as a ridge, acts as an orientation device to ensure that the seal matrix is placed the right way up in the wax.
The die depicts a seven pointed star, with a plain engraved border between it and the inscription. The legend can be read but may be illegible in nature. Legible letters include S[ ]hON X. The inscription starts with a plain cross.
The seal matrix has a diameter of 24.2 mm and is 6.7 mm thick. It weighs 10.7 g.
The seal matrix is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina present. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Class:
personal
Inscription:
S[ ]hON X
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1450
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 6.7 mm
Weight: 10.7 g
Diameter: 24.2 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st April 2014 - Wednesday 30th April 2014
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Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Staffordshire (County)
District: Lichfield (District)
Parish or ward: Edingale (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SK2111
Four figure Latitude: 52.69627643
Four figure longitude: -1.6907046
1:25K map: SK2111
1:10K map: SK21SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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