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LEIC-A3FBF4: Medieval lead alloy seal matrix

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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: LEIC-A3FBF4

Object type certainty: Certain
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Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, 21mm in diameter, 3mm thick with a weight of 7.07grams.

The object is circular in form and rectangular in cross section. The matrix consists of an inscribed circle with a cross motif filling it. The inscription reads S'ROB IAMO (V or N). The reverse has a narrow raised border and the remainder is filled by a central raised boss surrounded by 11 elongated 'petal' motifs picked out in relief. There is a semi-circular suspension loop positioned at the edge which partially covers two of these motifs.

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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 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight: 7.07 g
Diameter: 21 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Leicestershire (County)
District: Melton (District)
To be known as: Melton (District)

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Recording Institution: LEIC
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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