Accession No
1922.826
Description
Papal bulla of lead. On one side is the inscription of the pope's name, surrounded by a beaded border: 'INNOCENTIUS PP*IIII' ('Pope Innocent IV'). On the other side, the faces of Saint Paul and Saint Peter are depicted, facing each other and separated by beaded borders. Their identities are indicated by an inscription above: 'SPASPE'.
Place
Europe; ?British Isles; ?England
Period
Medieval 13th century 1243-1254
Source
Cambridge Antiquarian Society [monetary donor]; Ambrose, Cole [collector and vendor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1922.826
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Lead
Local Term
Measurements
38mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Papal Bulla of lead. Pope Innocent IV, 1234-1254. One side represents the two saints Peter and Paul with the inscriptions SPA SPE.
Event Date 1922
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Papal bulla of lead. On one side is the inscription of the pope's name, surrounded by a beaded border: 'INNOCENTIUS PP*IIII' (Pope Innocent IV). On the other side, the faces of Saint Paul and Saint Peter are depicted, facing each other and separated by beaded borders. Their identities are indicated by an inscription above: 'SPASPE'.
Event Date 13/11/2023
Author: Esther Laver
FM:45225
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