People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Patrick, earl of Dunbar (d.1289) (counterseal 1)

Owner
Patrick (III), earl of Dunbar (d.1289)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Counterseal used in conjunction with the earl's first seal. The seal depicts a shield bearing arms of a lion *rampant* *contournée*.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIGILL’ AMORIS (“Seal of love”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Dunb/5/1C
Notes
Dimensions: 1 1/8 in. (29 mm.) diameter. SW II, p.335. Durham 2808 (2).