Lot 2827

Sale 118 · Important Australian, World & Ancient Coins, Banknotes and Medals

Description

Papal States, Pius VII (1800-1823), lead bulla (60.55 g), obv. [P]IVS/PAPA/VII, radiant cross above, rev. radiant portraits of Saint Peter and Paul with cross between them. Fine and rare.

A papal bull is a type of public decree, letters patent or charter issued by a Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, It is named after the leaden seal (bulla) that was traditionally appended to the end in order to authenticate it.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$120

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