ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Hadrian IV. 1154-1159. PB Seal – Bulla (40mm, 44.88 g, 12h). Near VF.

CNG Feature Auction 123
Lot: 859. Estimated: $ 2 500

World, Coin-in-Hand Video, Lead

Sold For $ 2 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Hadrian IV. 1154-1159. PB Seal – Bulla (40mm, 44.88 g, 12h). ADRI/ANVS/ PP • IIII • in three lines / Head of St. Peter and St. Paul facing slightly right and left, respectively; long cross between, S PA S PE above. Serafini 1. Remnants of original cord attached. Near VF. Very rare.

Since no coins were issued in his name, the lead bullae of Hadrian IV are the only way to include this pope into a papal coin collection. The only Englishman elected to the throne of St. Peter, Nicholas Brekespear of St. Albans became Hadrian IV in 1154. His most famous and far-reaching papal act was the Donation of Ireland in 1156, granting Henry II of England dominion over Ireland.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 123 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 23-24 May 2023. This lot is in Session Four, which will begin 24 May 2023 at 2 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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