People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Cospatric, earl of Dunbar (d.1166)

Owner
Cospatric, earl of Dunbar (d.1166)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided seal depicting the earl on horseback to *sinister*, wearing armour and a conical helmet, and carrying a sword in his right hand and resting on his shoulder. He has a lance at his left side, and a large kite-shaped shield in front of him.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
+ SIG. L. COSPATRICI . . . LONEE + (“Seal of Cospatric…?”); this is the legend as transcribed by Greenwell and Blair in the Durham catalogue.
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Dunb/10/1
Notes
Dimensions: 2 1/8 in. (51 mm.) diameter. SW II, p.334. Durham 2803 (1).