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LOT 0387
Medieval Bronze Double Seal Matrix
CIRCA 1250-1450 A.D.
1 in. (14.34 grams, 26 mm).
Circular die with central W motif and S’ CVNRADI GVFMAN for 'Seal of Conrad Gufman' legend, a tapering ovate sectioned handle with quatrefoil loop terminating to a second, smaller circular die also bearing a central W motif. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound whilst searching with a metal detector near Langtoft, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK, circa 2018.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.YORYM-2D982E.
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