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LOT 2289
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix of Richard Son of Henry
CIRCA 1200-1350 A.D.
1 in. (8.18 grams, 24 mm).
Circular seal matrix with remains of suspension lug on the reverse; on the front, a central eight-pointed star surrounded by a legend starting at twelve o'clock and running retrograde, reading '+S'RICARDI.F'hENR' translating as 'seal of Richard, son of Henry'; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound whilst searching with a metal detector in Old Romney, Kent, UK.
Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.KENT-C0BF0D.
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LOT 2289
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix of Richard Son of Henry
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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