Medieval Silver-Gilt 'Believe Me' Privi Seal Matrix

14TH-15TH CENTURY AD

1/2" (1.02 grams, 12 mm).

A seal matrix cap, the face embossed with an eagle within a roundel, and the Latin phase 'CREDI MICI' ('Believe Me'); to the exterior, the letters 'MAR- - REL'

Provenance

Acquired from a London gallery in 1990.

CONDITION

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LOT 1295

Medieval Silver-Gilt 'Believe Me' Privi Seal Matrix

Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,106

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