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Medieval 'Published' Bronze Seal Matrix with IHS Medieval 'Published' Bronze Seal Matrix with IHS Medieval 'Published' Bronze Seal Matrix with IHS
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LOT 1844

Medieval 'Published' Bronze Seal Matrix with IHS

13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (7.9 grams, 25 mm).

Chessman type with dense 'IHS' monogram. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.

Published

Bailey, G., Detector Finds 4- Finds Identified, Witham, 2000, p.28.

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LOT 1844

Medieval 'Published' Bronze Seal Matrix with IHS

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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