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LEIC-936C76: Medieval copper alloy seal matrix

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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: LEIC-936C76

Object type certainty: Certain
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Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 20mm long, 15mm in diamater with a weight of 5.16g

The matrix has a very worn hexagonal cross sectioned short shaft with a now incomplete suspension loop and roudned collar at its apex. Thsi widens out to house a circular matrix. This is also worn and appears to show a goose or other water fowl with large feet. The inscription is worn and missing in places.

Subsequent actions

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
Length: 20 mm
Weight: 5.16 g
Diameter: 15 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Warwickshire (County)
District: Rugby (District)
To be known as: Warwickshire

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

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Recording Institution: LEIC
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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