People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Patrick, earl of Dunbar (d.1248) (privy/counterseal 2)

Owner
Patrick (II), earl of Dunbar (d.1248)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Another counterseal of Patrick, earl of Dunbar (d.1248), from a matrix formed from an antique gem and depicting a warrior. Used in conjunction with Earl Patrick’s second seal.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
+ SIGILLVM SECRETI (“Seal of a secret”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Dunb/4/2C
Notes
Dimensions: 22 mm. Durham 2807 (2).