Rostock, 1100

The seal in the image has a diameter of approximately two centimetres and a thickness of 1.5 millimetres and is made of lead. The motif consists of what has been interpreted as an ox head with an open mouth and visible tongue. The inscription has largely fallen outside the plate. The part of the text that is visible consists of ‘+ R O S’, possibly referring to the northern German city of Rostock.

This specimen was found in 1927 in the water channel of the Abbot's House at Varnhem Monastery during an investigation of the monastery grounds.

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: 1093006_HST

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