2323 - Medieval Bronze 'The Seal of None Such' Seal Matrix. 1200-1400 A.D. Comprising a tapering handle with a collar and suspension loop, the die with a central motif of a clean-shaven man facing left, wearing a hood or a coif with a hood, probably depicting a jester, with a surrounding inscription reading '*S NVLLVM TALE'; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. Cf. The Portable Antiquities Scheme, nos.IHS-11D573, IHS-11FFA4 and SWYOR-456818, for similar. 6.97 grams, 19 mm (3/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Medieval Bronze 'The Seal of None Such' Seal Matrix. 1200-1400 A.D. Comprising a tapering handle with a collar and suspension loop, the die with a central motif of a clean-shaven man facing left, wearing a hood or a coif with a hood, probably depicting a jester, with a surrounding inscription reading '*S NVLLVM TALE'; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. Cf. The Portable Antiquities Scheme, nos.IHS-11D573, IHS-11FFA4 and SWYOR-456818, for similar. 6.97 grams, 19 mm (3/4 in.). [No Reserve] Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Ivychurch, Kent, UK. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.KENT-B3B6F3. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.