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Description: | A complete lead alloy papal bulla of Pope Clement V (AD 1305 to AD 1314), dating to the period AD 1305 to AD 1314.The obverse bears an inscription of CLE MEMS :PP:V, split into three lines, identifying it as a bulla of Pope Clement V. The pelleted border is mostly present, although it has been worn away at the top and bottom of the bulla.The reverse depicts St. Paul is on the left of the seal looking right, depicted with a long pointed beard. St. Peter is on the right facing left and has a rounded face with beard and hair formed of pellets. Both faces are contained within beaded borders and separated from one another by a crozier. Across the top of the obverse, the inscription reads SPA SPE (an abbreviation of St Paul and St Peter. The pellet border around the outside of the obverse is mostly present, apart from at the top and bottom.The edge of the bulla is plain and undecorated. The slot where the original cord, either silk or hemp, was located have been pushed closed.The bulla has a diameter of 37.05 mm and is 6.10 mm thick. It weighs 40.8 g.It is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.The papal bulla is a formal seal of office used by the Popes to stamp and authenticate documents produced by the papal curia. Dr Tim Pestell has commented: "Papal bulls came as two basic types, according to the contents of the document: Tituli, or "Letters of Grace", essentially granted or confirmed rights, conferred benefices or promulgated statutes. They generally had their lead bullae attached with cords of silk. Mandamenta, or "Letters of Justice" were mandates that conveyed papal orders, prohibitions or injunctions, and had their bullae attached by hemp threads". Those of Clement V are not uncommon but not an unusual find.
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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