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LOT 1845

Medieval Lead Personal Seal Matrix

1200-1450 A.D.

1 3/4 in. (31.8 grams, 44 mm).

Discoid plaque with integral pieced lug; fleur-d-e-lys to centre and legend to the border '+ SIGILLV[...]ERIDI:ELWI[.]' [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Essex, UK.

Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.ESS-57C503.

CONDITION

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LOT 1845

Medieval Lead Personal Seal Matrix

Sold for (Inc. bp): £46

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