One of two single-sided great seals of Edgar. It depicts the king seated on a throne which has crossed legs and claw feet. He is wearing a crown with three points, a tunic, and a cloak fastened at the right should with a brooch. He holds a sceptre with a fleur-de-lys top in his right hand, and a sheathed sword in his left; he holds both in the middle, and their bases rest on his thighs.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
[IM]AGO EDGARI SCOTTORVM BASILEI (“Likeness of Edgar, king of the Scots”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
R/K/2/1
Notes
The use in the legend of 'basileus' as opposed to 'rex' to designate Edgar as king is noteworthy.