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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: IOW-0F761E

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete Medieval lead-alloy pointed-oval (vesica-shaped) seal matrix probably dating to the 13th century (1200-1300).

The die is engraved with a central motif and has a surrounding largely illegible and unclear inscription. At the rear it has an integral suspension lug with a central raised rib along the longitudinal axis.

The central motif is corroded and unclear. Outside the motif is a largely illegible inscription with beaded borders. The visible inscription reads:

[ ]N?LO[ ]V[ ]S ?L[ ]

At the rear, the rib tapers in width from the top towards the bottom.

This seal matrix has a dark green patina where it is not corroded. There is damage in the form of a deep depression close to the centre of the die. The rear face has vertical striations either side of the rib.

Height: 30.9mm; width: 18.9mm; thickness of plate: 3.7mm; thickness including lug: 8.5mm. Weight: 7.95g.

Inscription: [ ]N?LO[ ]V[ ]S ?L[ ]

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1200
Date to: Exactly AD 1300

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Height: 30.9 mm
Width: 18.9 mm
Thickness: 8.5 mm
Weight: 7.95 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 19th June 2016 - Sunday 19th June 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: IOW2016-2-204

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Club rally
Current location: Finder
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

References cited

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
Harvey, P.D.A. and McGuinness, A.	1996	A Guide to British Medieval Seals	London	British Library and Public Record Office	79-88

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Recording Institution: IOW
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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