Siegelmerkmale
Siegelmerkmale are distinctive features or characteristics of a seal, often used in historical, numismatic, or cryptographic contexts to identify or authenticate a document or object. These features can include the material of the seal, such as wax, lead, or even a carved stone impression, as well as the design or iconography depicted. The size, shape, and even the presence of specific imperfections in the seal can serve as identifying marks.
In historical document analysis, Siegelmerkmale are crucial for determining the authenticity and origin of a charter,
Beyond historical documents, the term can be applied to other forms of impression. In numismatics, for instance,