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½ Grosso - Clement XI INOPIAE SIT SVPPLEMENTVM ND
1705 year| Silver (.917) | 0.62 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement XI (Clemens XI) (1700-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1705 |
| Value | ½ Grosso (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 0.62 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#357406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription on four lines
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INOPIÆ
SIT
SVPPLE
MENTVM
Translation: Be a relief to misery
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Grosso - Clement XI coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and religious tension between the Papal States and the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's inscription, "INOPIAE SIT SVPPLEMENTVM" (let injustice be suppressed), may suggest that the coin was intended to promote the idea of justice and righteousness, which was a key concern of Pope Clement XI, who reigned from 1700 to 1721. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin's silver content and careful craftsmanship have allowed it to endure as a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the Papal States' mint.
