Ancient Coins and Antiquities

Late 13th century, a bronze seal matrix of pointed oval (vessica) shape, measuring 33mm x 21mm, offset loop behind, Madonna and child seated beneath a church. Fine with a green patina £100-£150

Found in East Anglia. In 1363 John Ward obtained the manor of Kirby Bedon. A Ward was the child of a knight who was orphaned and became a royal ward.