People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: William Comyn, earl of Buchan (d.1233) (counterseal)

Owner
William Comyn, earl of Buchan (d.1233)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Counterseal of William, earl of Buchan, incorrectly catalogued by Stevenson and Wood as the reverse of the earl’s seal. It depicts a heart-shaped shield bearing arms of a *garb*.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIGILLVM . SECRETI . WILELMI . CVMIN (“Seal of the secret of William Comyn”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Com/1/1C
Notes
Dimensions: 1 9/16 in. diameter. SW II, p.305.