People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Dunfermline Abbey

Owner
Dunfermline Abbey (fd.1128)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided seal of Dunfermline Abbey, c.1200, depicting the abbey church with a porch; within is either an altar with a chalice (Stevenson and Wood), or a font (Greenwell and Blair). A hand of blessing issues from above.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIGILLVM SANCTE TRINITATIS (“Seal of the Holy Trinity”)
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
A/Dunf/1
Notes
Dimensions: 1 11/16 in. diameter according to Stevenson and Wood; cf. Greenwell and Blair's Durham example, apparently measuring 22 mm. SW I, p.178. Durham 3659.