Lübeck, 1400

This Lübeck lead seal was found together with 4 seals from Riga in Läckö Castle in Västergötland. The seal bears on one side a shield with a double-headed eagle, which is the coat of arms of the North German city of Lübeck. The other side of the seal is adorned with an S with an associated star to the left.

Lead seals were used as a guarantee mark for goods (often textiles) and were used in trade both nationally and internationally.

Image rights: Helena Bonnevier, Ekonomiska museet - Kungliga myntkabinettet/SHM (CC BY 4.0)

Object number: 526762_HST

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