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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: LVPL-E3B2FD
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A copper alloy seal matrix of Medieval date, c. AD 1300-1450. The object is circular and flat. In the centre is an engraved human face, probably a woman, with head-dress, oval eyes with arched eyebrows, a bulbous nose and a linear mouth. The neck is narrow and a rounded collar is visible. The face is surrounded with a star consisting of two interlocking double-grooved squares. A lis extends from each of the eight corners, interrupting the legend. The legend reads S'/MA/RI/LIE/CO/LE/MAN * (Seal of Marilia Coleman). The first name is a woman's name but is unusual, and may be a variant of Mariel. The legend is surrounded by an internal and an external beaded circle.
To the rear of the object is a circular suspension loop. The perforation has an internal diameter of 3.61mm. The object is in very good condition with a smooth dark green patina. File marks are visible on the rear of the object and on the sides of the suspension loop.
Class:
personal
Sub class: woman
Inscription:
S'/MA/RI/LIE/CO/LE/MAN *
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1450
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 9.4 mm
Weight: 9.8 g
Diameter: 26.68 mm
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Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Newark and Sherwood (District)
To be known as: Farnsfield
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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