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LOT 1664
Medieval Papal Bulla Seal of Pope Martin V
1417-1431 A.D.
1 1/2 in. (51.9 grams, 37 mm).
A papal bulla seal of Pope Martin V, with 'MAR / TINVS / PP. V' within a beaded circle to one face, two stylised facing heads of St Peter and St Paul to the other, cross between, 'SPA SPE' above.
Provenance
Property of a Bristol, UK, gentleman.
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