Record ID: YORYM-95ECBD
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper seal matrix of medieval date. The seal is a pointed oval or vessica shape with the remains of an integral lug set on a central rib along the longitudinal axis of the reverse. The front face bears a central motif of a right facing bird with head turned back over its shoulder. The image is surrounded by the legend *CREDE FERENTI meaning 'Believe the bearer'. The metal has a mid blackish-green patina and is worn. The seal is 17.7mm long, 14mm wide, 4.3mm thick and weighs 2.7g. Sealing was used for authenticating documents for around 300 years in medieval Brita…
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 23rd July 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-94B6CA
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval, lead, seal matrix.The seal matrix is flat and is oval in plan with one end pointed and the other end rounded. The reverse is plain with a pierced lug on the back of the rounded end. The front has a central motif of an eight pointed star with an inscription around the outside, 'S/ GALE IABBE' followed by a cross. Length 34mm, width 23mm, thickness 5mm, weight 11.83g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 24th June 2014
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Record ID: LEIC-945C7C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval, lead, seal matrix.The seal is circular in plan and flat it is decorated on one side with a worn fleur de lis, on the other side the legend reads 'S ROB F GALF' followed by a cross.The centre is domed which has a raised cross in the centre which has a raised pellet in each angle, this is encircled by a ridge. Thickness 5mm, diameter 30mm, weight 15.19g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 24th June 2014
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