People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Gilbert, earl of Strathearn (d.1223) (counterseal)

Owner
Gilbert or Gilla Brigte, earl of Strathearn (d.1223)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Counterseal of Gilbert, earl of Strathearn (d.1223) used in conjunction with his second seal. The seal appears to depict nine *billets* (5, 3 and 1).
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SECTV ∙ G ∙ COI’TIS ∙ DE ∙ ST’DERNE (“Privy seal of Gilbert, earl of Strathearn”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Stra/1/2C
Notes
Dimensions: 11/16 in. diameter. SW III, p.625.