People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: David of Bernham, bishop of St Andrews (d.1253)

Owner
David of Bernham, bishop of St Andrews (d.1253)
Matrix Shape
pointed oval
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided seal depicting the bishop in profile to *sinister* with a mitre; right hand raised in benediction and left hand holding a crozier. On the *dexter* an *estoile* of six points *wavy*, with a crescent below.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
[SIGILLV]M DA[VI]D DEI GR[AC]IA SCO[TT]ORVM EPISCOPI (“Seal of David, by the grace of God, bishop of the Scots”)
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
EA/StA/6/1
Notes
Dimensions: [3] × 1 ¾ in. (70 × 44 mm.) SW I, p.84. Durham 3620 (1).