| Reference Number | HI/RCPI-4 |
| Title | King and Queen's College of Physicians in Ireland Seal Matrix |
| Date | [1850-1899] |
| Description | Circular, metal seal matrix of the King and Queen's College of Physicians in Ireland (later RCPI). Part and counterpart. Depicts the College's coat of arms and motto, surrounded by the words (in reverse) "SIGILLUM COLLEGII MEDICORUM REGIS ET REGINAE IN HIBERNIA". One part has a short, projecting handle on the back; the other part is quite worn and has several indentations around rim. This design of the College seal was introduced in 1863. For more information see https://heritage.rcpi.ie/Whats-On/Blog/the-college-may-forever-hereafter-have-a-common-seal-to-serve-and-use-for-all-causes |
| Extent | 2 parts |
| Dimensions | Part with handle: 63mm (diameter) x 30mm (depth, incl. handle) |
| Worn part: 63mm (diameter) x 9mm (depth) |
| Digital Collections | View online in our digital collections |
| Copyright | Free to use under the terms of the Creative Commons Licence Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) |
| Credit Line | Royal College of Physicians of Ireland |
| Object Name | Seal Matrix |
| Term | Administration |
| Coats of arms |
| Identification |
| Communication equipment |
| Emblems and Insignia |