Papal States. Pope Innocent IV. PB Bulla, ca. 1243-1254 AD. For Sale

A00116Papal States. Pope Innocent IV. PB Bulla (4 mm), ca. 1243-1254 AD. Rome.Serafini-1.Obverse: Busts of Saints Peter and Paul facing, separated by cross; Reverse: +INNOCENTIVS PP legend in three lines within dotted border. Originally, Bullas would be documents in which Popes would spread an official decree. The seal would be affixed to the top of the document, to ease in rolling, and would be fastened with a garland, none of which survive. Dark grey PB patina. Rare. VG.Ex. Hutten-Czapski Family Collection; CNG EA 551, lot ITEMS GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC ANCIENT ARTIFACTS(All items are shipped with a COA ticket and full catalog description with any known pedigree)Abele Coin & Antique ExchangeStore TermsLas Vegas, Nevada, USAOur GuaranteesWe proudly adhere to theSeller Code of Conduct.Authenticity of all coins and antiques is guaranteed for life. A "No Decision" result from NGC, NCS, or similar services does not indicate inauthenticity. We stand behind everything we sell as genuine pieces of history.ReturnsWILLbe accepted, though unlikely, if an item is proven to be a forgery.All antiques offered for sale are legal, ethically sourced, and in compliance with all applicable laws. Many of our antiquities and coins include pedigree documentation or prior collection history where available.Sales Taxautomatically collects and remits sales tax in accordance with your state’s laws. Please review’s tax policies prior to purchase.Payment TermsPayment is handled directly throughManaged Payments.accepts most major payment methods including:Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
PayPal
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Bank transfers (where supported)
Title transfers to the buyer only after full payment is received.ShippingWe aim to ship all orders within 3 business days of receiving cleared payment.U.S. Domestic
Orders up to $200: USPS Ground Advantage.
Orders over $200: USPS Priority Mail or Ground Advantage (signature required on high-value items).
All domestic shipments include $100 insurance.Combined shipping available; excess postage refunded automatically.
FedEx or UPS available upon request for higher value items.
International
We ship worldwide where legally permitted. USPS is our primary carrier, though FedEx International or UPS Worldwide may be used in cases where USPS surcharges are excessive.
Customs forms always declare actual value and item description. We do not falsify customs paperwork.
Buyers are responsible for all customs duties, VAT, and import fees.
Refused or returned parcels due to unpaid import fees will be refunded minus shipping and return costs.
We do not ship to: Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, North Korea, Burma, Cuba, Venezuela, Syria, Yemen, Haiti, and other destinations with restricted or unreliable postal systems. We reserve the right to cancel orders based on shipping risk.
Grading & Buyer ResponsibilityAncient coins and antiques are not always given standardized grades; value depends on strike, style, condition, and patina.Certified (“slabbed”) coins are graded by third-party agencies; any disputes should be addressed directly with them.We provide high-resolution photographs of every item. Additional images are available upon request throughmessages.Buyers are responsible for reviewing photos and descriptions prior to purchase. Reasonable offers are always welcome.Legal Notice & LiabilityAbele Coin & Antique Exchange is a registered dealer in rareantiquities. We are a Roundtable(CDHC #436) and VCoins Authorized Dealer. All liability is strictly limited to the purchase price of the item.All legal matters must be litigated in the jurisdiction of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.Certain antiques (e.g., seals, pottery, or painted artifacts) may contain lead or other potentially harmful materials. Buyers assume all responsibility for safe handling and storage.