British Iron Age Coins, Ancient Coins, and Antiquities

13th century, bronze seal matrices (2), circular with loop offset behind, 23mm diameter, reads s’eris will de broom, facing monk’s head in a cinquefoil; Chess type with circular face, 19mm diameter, reads lvna nalvl, bird standing with wing outstretched [2]. First fine with porous green patina, second about fine £60-£80

both found in Hampshire

The surname Broom came to England following the Norman conquest and is derived from the broom plant. A William Broom is recorded in 1273 in Norfolk. Luna Nalvi translates as ‘the moon is gone’.