Medieval History
An amateur enthusiast has unearthed a mysterious treasure said to bear inscriptions from a forgotten medieval code. Ivor Miller?s find is thought to be a medieval silver seal containing a Roman-era jewel and engraved with as-yet undeciphered lettering.
Some have speculated a medieval farm labourer may have found the Roman jewel, a semi-precious stone, and handed it to their noble or lord, who placed it into their correspondence seal. Although it has not yet been valued, it could be worth about £2,000.
Click here to read this article from the Northern Echo
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Medieval History
Mystery treasure could be in forgotten medieval code
An amateur enthusiast has unearthed a mysterious treasure said to bear inscriptions from a forgotten medieval code. Ivor Miller?s find is thought to be a medieval silver seal containing a Roman-era jewel and engraved with as-yet undeciphered lettering.
Some have speculated a medieval farm labourer may have found the Roman jewel, a semi-precious stone, and handed it to their noble or lord, who placed it into their correspondence seal. Although it has not yet been valued, it could be worth about £2,000.
Click here to read this article from the Northern Echo
- Medieval Finds Uncovered In Scotland?s Treasure Trove Report
Over 239 finds dating back from the Bronze Age to the medieval period were unveiled this week as the annual Treasure Trove Report was presented to the Scottish Parliament. Discoveries include a silver seal matrix from the 12th century, a Roman eagle head...
- Medieval Seal On Display In Staffordshire
A medieval seal thought to have once belonged to Stone Priory in north Staffordshire has gone on display. The copper object, which bears the image of the Virgin and Child, was found by a metal detector enthusiast in Cobham, Surrey, in September. It will...
- Viking Treasure Discovered In England
A metal detector enthusiast has found a major hoard of Viking silver in a field on the Cumbria-Lancashire border. Darren Webster, from Carnforth, uncovered more than 200 silver pieces including ornate bracelets, coins and ingots in a lead pot. He said...
- Unique Byzantine Seal Found In Ancient Thracian City Of Perperokon
A unique Byzantine seal has been found in the ancient Thracian city of Perperikon, archaeologist Nikoklay Ovcharov announced for FOCUS News Agency. The seal is of patrician Teodorokan. The seal is made of lead. In the past such seals were used for decree-letters....
- Treasure Hunter Finds Ancient Coins
A hoard of medieval silver coins has been found buried in ground at Wellow, it was revealed this week. The 16 silver pennies were found by an amateur treasure- hunter, using a metal detector, and are being examined by experts at the British Museum. ...