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Portsmouth, second seal of the town, late 13th century

Portsmouth, second seal of the town, late 13th century. It depicts a late thirteenth-century sailing vessel. Two seamen are handling the cable of an anchor which is catted. Inscription: 'SIGILLVM . COMMVNE . DE . PORTEMVTHA'. The cast is mounted on a cardboard backboard with a label.

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Object Details

ID:	SEC0072
Type:	Seal cast
Display location:	Not on display
Places:	Portsmouth
Date made:	late 13C; late 13C
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 12 mm x 78 mm