Record ID: PUBLIC-935275
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Torfaen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead papal bulla probably of Pope Nicholas V (1447-1455) The circular bulla is fragmentary represented by half only (with a diameter of 33.3mm, a width of 19.1mm and a weight of 12.7g). The obverse face has the depiction of Saint Paul surviving on the left, within a beaded border and the letters: SPA above the head. The reverse face has the legend: [N I ]C O / [L A ]V S / [ P ] P V The legend probably indicates the bulla to be of Pope Nicholas V (1447-1455). The bulla has broken through the cord channel, which is still evident in the side view.
Created on: Friday 22nd July 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2011
Spatial data recorded.