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LOT 2136
Medieval Round Lead Seal Matrix for Henry, son of Ralf
12TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (20.8 grams, 31 mm).
Discoid in plan with lug and rosette detailing to reverse; obverse with central octofoil among pellets, rim with legend 'S’ HENRI[CI F]IL’ RADVLFI' (seal of Henry [son of] Ralf). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an old English collection formed since 1960.
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