People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Robert, bishop of St Andrews (d.1159)

Owner
Robert, bishop of St Andrews (d.1159)
Matrix Shape
pointed oval
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided seal depicting the bishop front face, bareheaded with right hand raised in benediction and left hand holding a crozier turned inwards.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIGILLVM ROBERTI EPI SCOTTORVM (“Seal of Robert, bishop of the Scots”)
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
EA/StA/1/1
Notes
Dimensions: 2 5/8 × 1 5/8 in. (63 × 41 mm.) SW I, p.83. Durham 3614.