½ Bolognino - Innocent XII 1691-1699 front ½ Bolognino - Innocent XII 1691-1699 back
½ Bolognino - Innocent XII 1691-1699 photo
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½ Bolognino - Innocent XII

 
Copper 6.94 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Bologna (Papal States)
Pope
Innocent XII (Innocentius XII) (1691-1700)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1691-1699
Value
½ Bolognino (1⁄160)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.94 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#430220
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Half lion rampant left

Script: Latin

Lettering: MEZO BOLOGNINO

Translation: Half Bolognino

Interesting fact

The ½ Bolognino coin from the Papal States, minted during the reign of Innocent XII (1691-1699) features an interesting fact. Despite being made of copper and weighing only 6.94 grams, it was still considered a standard circulation coin, indicating the value placed on copper as a material for currency during that time period.