People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Simon, prior of Coldingham

Owner
Simon, prior of Coldingham (fl.1189×1203)
Matrix Shape
pointed oval
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided seal. The prior is depicted sitting on a carved chair, the cape of his habit open, reading a book supported by a lectern on the *dexter*.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIGILL SIMONIS . PRIORIS . DE . COLDINGHAM (“Seal of Simon, prior of Coldingham”)
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
A/Coldi/1
Notes
Dimensions: 2 ½ × 1 5/8 in. (63 × 41 mm.) SW I, p.172 (with erroneous dating). Durham 3648.