File:FMIB 48324 Ancient Seal of Boro9ugh of Colchester.jpeg

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Author
Henry Laver  (1829–1917)  wikidata:Q20972207
 
Description British zoologist and archaeologist
Date of birth/death 1829 Edit this at Wikidata 1917 Edit this at Wikidata
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creator QS:P170,Q20972207
Description
English: Ancient Seal of Boro9ugh of Colchester

This seal dates from about the year 1189. On the reverse under the Castle, the Fishery of the town is heraldically indicated in three panels or compartments. The obverse bears a representation of St. Helena, patron saint of Colchester, and reputed daughter of King Coel of Colchester ("Old King Cole"). The inscription is: "Quam Crux Insignit Helenam Colcestria Gignit" (Colchester is the birth-place of Helena whom the cross makes famous). On the reverse: "Colcestrensis sum Burgi Commune Sigillum" (I am the common seal of the Borough of Colcester).

  • Subject: Seals (Numismatics), Seals (Numismatics)--England--Colcester
  • Tag: Antiquities
Date 1916
date QS:P571,+1916-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
institution QS:P195,Q219563
Current location
English: Freshwater and Marine Image Bank
Accession number
48324
Source/Photographer
English: Laver, Henry (1916) Colchester Oystery Fishery : Its Antiquity and Position, Method of Working, and the Quality and Safety of its Products, Colchester, England: Colne Fishery Board, p. 23
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Public domain This is a photograph from the Freshwater and Marine Image Bank at the University of Washington. Materials in the Freshwater and Marine Image Bank are in the public domain. No copyright permissions are needed. Acknowledgement of the Freshwater and Marine Image Bank as a source for borrowed images is requested.

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