WORLD, Italy. Filadelfia. Bartolomeo Paruta, bishop. fl. 1501. Replica AR Seal (58x85mm, 110.3 g). Virgin standing facing, holding infant Christ, flanked by two saints; all within gothic arch; below, figure kneeling left, flanked by coats-of-arms / Emblem of the Archivio Segreto Vaticana. As made. In case of issue, with certificate from the Archivio Segreto Vaticana. In .999 silver.
From the Peter J. Merani Collection.