210, Lot: 463. Estimate $150. Sold for $301. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Papal Bullae. Martin V (Oddone Colonna). 1417-1431. PB Bulla (40mm, 50.58 g, 12h). · MAR/TINUS ·/· P P · V · in three lines; all within beaded-linear border; (Ω above P P) / S PA S PE, bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between; all within beaded-linear border. Serafini I 92 (same dies as bulla illustrated). Good VF, a few deposits, flan crack.

From the Luparello Collection.

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.