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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: LEIC-EF3F4B
Object type certainty: Certain
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Copper-alloy, medieval seal matrix,19mm long, 15mm diameter,5.81g weight. The die of the matrix is circular with a circular sectioned handle which tapers to an integral loop.The die is engraved with the image of a hare or rabbit which faces left when printed and possibly bears the legend PRIVE SV?, with a star, but it is difficult to read. Similar to NMS-B62264.
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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 1400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 19 mm
Weight: 5.81 g
Diameter: 15 mm
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