People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Thor, son of Swain, lord of Tranent

Owner
Thor, son of Swain, lord of Tranent, sheriff of Edinburgh
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided seal. Thor is depicted on horseback to *sinister*, wearing armour, a conical helmet and *prick spurs*, and carrying a shield and lance.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIG . . . . . . RA . . .VERNENT (“Sea(l) . . . . . . [RA] . . . (Tra)nent”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Tran/1
Notes
Dimensions: 2 1/16 in. diameter. SW III, p.570.