Double-sided great seal of Malcolm IV, replicating the design of the seals of Alexander I and David I, with an amended legend and slightly larger dimensions.
Image description (reverse)
Double-sided great seal of Malcolm IV, replicating the design of the seals of Alexander I and David I, with an amended legend and slightly larger dimensions.
Legend (obverse)
MALCOLVO DEO RECTORE REX SCOTTORVM (“David, by God’s rule king of the Scots”).
Legend (reverse)
MALCOLVO DEO RECTORE REX SCOTTORVM (“David, by God’s rule king of the Scots”). In common with Alexander I’s and David I’s seals, the legend is the same on the obverse and reverse, with the ‘M’ of Scottorum missing from the obverse.
Catalogue
R/K/5/1
Notes
Dimensions: 2 ¾ in. (70 mm. [Durham]) diameter.
SW I, p.3, nos. 8 and 9.
Durham 3077.