Extremely Rare Medieval 'Facing Bust' Secret Seal Matrix
Copper alloy, 7.78 grams; 28.05 mm. Circa 13th-14th century AD. A vessica-shaped secret seal depicting a facing bust and torso with the inscription FRANGE NEGE TEGE around, meaning 'break, read and conceal'. Ref: for similar seals see, Medieval Artefacts by Nigel Mills; page 27. Suspension loop lost in antiquity otherwise in extremely fine condition. Found Isle of Wight.