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Description: | A complete, cast lead circular papal bulla which has been folded along the vertical axis of the front (recta) face. The fold forms a tight 'U' shape in profile. The recta (front) is visible as it forms the exterior surface. This face depicts the faces of Saints Peter and Paul with a cross between them. Only Peter's face is visible on this example with 'SPA[SPE]' above it, this being an abbreviation for St. Paul and St. Peter. The remaining design is too worn to be visible. The reverse (verso) of the bulla shows the name of the Pope, which is written in the nominative, with his abbreviated title. It is not clear due to the fold, but there is a glimpse of high-relief, unworn lettering. The papal bulla has a light beige colour with an even patina. The papal bull measures 36.17mm long, 16.21mm wide and 14.86mm thick. It weighs 39.7g. Papal bulls were originally attached to documents issued by the Papacy. They date from the early 12th onwards, with the most common examples dating to the 14th century. Due to the fold on the recorded example the name of the Pope is not visible; therefore closer dating is not possible.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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