Marcellus II (1555) Papal Seal

Marcellus II. 1555. Lead Seal – Bolla Papale (40.4mm, 48.3 g). Ss. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: SPASPE above / MAR/CELUS •/ • PP • II • (Ω over PP). Lots of detail with substantial tufts of cord.

Exceedingly rare seal--there are no auction results in a database covering the last 15 years--of the Pope who reigned for just 22 days. Marcellus II, the great reformer who could have been.

Price:

850.00

Pope:

Marcellus II

Regnal Year:

Anno II

Condition:

VF+

Catalog #:

Year:

1555

Country:

Papal States

Metal:

Lead

Diameter:

40.4mm

Weight:

48.3g

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Mintage:

Mint:

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