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LOT 2134
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix for Henry, son of William
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (9.4 grams, 28 mm).
Vesica-shaped with lug to reverse; obverse with star, crescent and pellets, border with incuse legend '+ S’ HENR’ F’ WILL’ (seal of Henry [son of] Will[iam]). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Lincolnshire, UK.
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