Record ID: WILT-CF1754
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy seal matrix of pedastal type, probably dating to c. AD 1200-1300. The matrix tapers from a circular die into a hexagonal-sectioned pedastal, terminating in a trefoilate-loop with a triple-stranded collar. The die is engraved with a design depicting flowers sprouting from a two-footed, bulbous basin, or perhaps a poorly executed example of the common motif of two opposed busts. The inscription reads (star) S' hENRI (GV)hV(N)VI. Dimensions: Diameter: 22.5mm; height 31.2mm; weight 19.42g. Harvey & McGuiness (1996) note that after 1300 seal matri…
Created on: Thursday 29th March 2018
Last updated: Sunday 16th February 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-CEAD82
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2018 T502: Disclaimed, returned to finder Description: An incomplete silver pedestal seal matrix, with missing loop. The handle is faceted, hexagonal in cross section, tapering from the face of the seal into a double banded transverse collar at the juncture between the handle and loop. The latter is incomplete, but was probably originally trefoilate. The seal face is oval-shaped and engraved with a design depicting a lion lying right and facing the viewer, and with a more shallowly engraved sun in the top left corner. This is within a beaded border around the peri…
Created on: Thursday 29th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ravensden CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-CAC6C5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval (AD 1200-1350) lead alloy seal matrix. It is a thin circular disc with incised image and legend. The suspension loop at twelve o'clock is missing, from an historic break. Description: the obverse is a central motif of a grooved five petal flower; surrounded by an inscription between plain grooved borders. The inscription reads "* S ' WILL;I [C/E] APEN:" , which translates as 'Seal of William', the end of the inscription is uncertain. The reverse has an incised motif of possibly a stylised fleur de lis or less likely an anchor. Measurements: Diameter:23.20mm, thicknes…
Created on: Thursday 29th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 12th April 2018
Spatial data recorded.