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Dornoch
Coin (Roman), Seal Matrix
Site Name Dornoch
Classification Coin (Roman), Seal Matrix
Canmore ID 14641
Site Number NH78NE 9
NGR NH 79 89
NGR Description NH c. 79 89
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/14641
- Council Highland
- Parish Dornoch
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Sutherland
- Former County Sutherland
NH78NE 9 c. 79 89
A worn 'second brass' of Agrippa is said to have been found in Dornoch, though Macdonald (1934), to whom it was shown in 1931, considered that the occurrence so far north of so early a coin (63-12 BC) suggested a modern importation. Its present whereabouts are unknown.
G Macdonald 1934; A T Simpson and S Stevenson 1982.
Medieval seal matrix: NH 79 89. Cast bronze vesica-shaped seal matrix with an integral suspension loop on the back, 13th/14th-century; recovered by metal detecting. The matrix bears the legend: 'S.IACOBI.CAPELLANI.DE.DORNAT' (James, chaplain of Dornoch) The device depicts a chalice flanked by two candles and the Hand of God descending from above. Further research may determine the individual to whom this seal belonged. It is an important artefact associated with the medieval cathedral and in fine condition. Dimensions 37 x 23mm.
Claimed as Treasure Trove (TT.30/05) and allocated to Historylinks Museum.
D Caldwell and J Shiels 2005.
