Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; late 14th-15th century
Richard II; Richard III
Circular seal, with a small pierced handle, bearing the design of a figure of a king with a sceptre standing within a traceried opening. The shield of arms of England is in front. There is a fleur-de-lis over one shoulder and between the king's legs. Around the edge of the seal is a Latin legend in black letter: 'Ricardus : dei : gracia : rex : angl :' (meaning 'Richard, by the grace of God, King of England'). Indispensable for business, personal seals and signet rings were used to authenticate legal and financial transactions.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- A8018
- Object name:
- Richard II; Richard III
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; late 14th-15th century
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 42 mm, D 16 mm (overall), DM 42 mm, D 14 mm (overall)
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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