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Unique ID: IOW-1B22EB
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete post-Medieval lead alloy cloth seal probably from Colchester and dating from the reign of James I, 1603 - 1625.
This is two discs connected by a joining strip, probably from a four disc seal.
Side 1: Worn and illegible
Side 2: [ ]A[ ]; Rivet protruding through. Crowned thistle with I R at sides
Length: 16.9mm; width: 16.4mm; thickness: 3.4mm. Weight: 3.35g.
Compare with: SWYOR-3A1182.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1603
Date to: Circa AD 1625
Quantity: 1
Length: 16.9 mm
Width: 16.4 mm
Thickness: 3.4 mm
Weight: 3.35 g
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 14th August 2016 - Sunday 14th August 2016
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Other reference: IOW2016-1-253
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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