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WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Martin V. 1417-1431. PB Seal – Bulla (40mm, 50.56 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / • MAR/τInUS •/ • PP • V • (Ω over PP). Serafini 92-4. Gray-brown surfaces, striking flaw. Good VF.
From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Luparello Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 210, 13 May 2009), lot 463.
Belonging to one of the oldest and most distinguished families of Rome, Martin V saw to the end of the Western Schism, which was a near 40 year split within the Catholic Church, during which time three men each claimed to be the true Pope. Though he was a man of uprightness and moderation, he was not seen as a particularly reforming Pope.
From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Luparello Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 210, 13 May 2009), lot 463.
Belonging to one of the oldest and most distinguished families of Rome, Martin V saw to the end of the Western Schism, which was a near 40 year split within the Catholic Church, during which time three men each claimed to be the true Pope. Though he was a man of uprightness and moderation, he was not seen as a particularly reforming Pope.