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Seal impression: Llywelyn ab Iorwerth Great Seal
Equestrian: the prince in armour galloping on horse to the right, wearing hauberk, surcoat, round helmet; a broad sword held in his right hand, scabbard at his waist; shield slung by a strap over his right shoulder.
Copy of Great Seal of Llywelyn the Great. The image of a sword-wielding warrior on horseback conveyed Llywelyn’s leadership and authority. In use in 1222.
WA_SC 17.1
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
69.97/1
Acquisition
purchase, 6/5/1969
Measurements
diameter / mm:64
maximum thickness / mm:10
thickness / mm
weight / g:21.3
Material
Plaster
Location
St Fagans Wales Is gallery : Medieval Artefacts
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