Medieval Lion Mask Seal Matrix
14th century A.D. Featuring a facetted hexagonal shank with lozenge-shaped pierced terminal, discoid matric bearing incuse design of a lion or beast's head facing and sticking its tongue out; surrounding Latin legend: 'OREDE MAChi', possibly for the more typical inscription 'CREDE MIChi' (Believe in Me); accompanied by an impression.Cf. Portable Antiquities Scheme report reference number NCL-B77801, for this item. 4.4 grams, 22 mm (7/8 in.). Found North Dalton, Yorkshire, UK, 2008. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.[No Reserve]
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14th century A.D. Featuring a facetted hexagonal shank with lozenge-shaped pierced terminal, discoid matric bearing incuse design of a lion or beast's head facing and sticking its tongue out; surrounding Latin legend: 'OREDE MAChi', possibly for the more typical inscription 'CREDE MIChi' (Believe in Me); accompanied by an impression.Cf. Portable Antiquities Scheme report reference number NCL-B77801, for this item. 4.4 grams, 22 mm (7/8 in.). Found North Dalton, Yorkshire, UK, 2008. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.[No Reserve]