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LOT 1998
Medieval Bronze Vessica-Shaped Seal Matrix for Pagan of Weasenham
13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.8 grams, 26 mm).
With central rampant lion motif and legend to rim 'S’ PAGANI DE WESEhAM [seal of Pagan of Weasenham (Norfolk)]. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Found East Anglia, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Footnotes
The forename Pagan was introduced into England by the Normans but did not survive the Reformation.
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LOT 1998
Medieval Bronze Vessica-Shaped Seal Matrix for Pagan of Weasenham
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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