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Post-Medieval silver seal matrix
A small silver post-medieval seal matrix with oval face. The face is engraved in Roman capitals: W T 1615, within a single engraved rope border. The owner’s initials are surmounted by a six-pointed star (some soil remains in engraved design).
The handle takes the form of a dolphin whose tail forms a circular loop for a suspension chain of ribbon.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2021.7H
Find Information
Site Name: Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan
Collection Method: metal detector
Date: 2017 / November / 05
Notes: Found at a depth of about 15cm on ploughed land with the aid of a metal detector.
Acquisition
Treasure (1996 Treasure Act)
Measurements
diameter / mm:13.5 x 16.08 (face)
thickness / mm:1.9 ( face)
maximum height / mm:27.3
height / mm
Material
silver
Location
In store
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