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Electronic Auction 490

Lot nuber 545

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Julius II. 1503-1513. PB Seal – Bulla (36mm, 43.79 g, 12h).


Electronic Auction 490
Lot: 545.
 Estimated: $ 300

Merani Collection – Seals, Lead

Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Julius II. 1503-1513. PB Seal – Bulla (36mm, 43.79 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; between, cross surmounted by globe and set on long base; S S/ P P/ A E above / • IV/LIVS •/ PAPA/ • II • (acorn stops). Serafini 211-4. Portions of original cord. Good VF. Fine style.

From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Luparello Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 210, 13 May 2009), lot 465.

The altar boy and nephew of Pope Sixtus IV, Julius II dealt with foreign affairs very forcefully, regaining Perugia and Bologna from their despots, even leading troops himself. In mourning for the loss of Bologna, he wore a beard for nine months, a practice which Clement VII copied and made vogue. Julius II was also a patron of the arts, financing artists such as Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bramante.

Closing Date and Time: 21 April 2021 at 13:01:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.