© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
½ Grosso - Innocent XI NOCET MINVS; narrow arms
| Silver (.917) | 0.86 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Innocent XI (Innocentius XI) (1676-1689) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1686-1688 |
| Value | ½ Grosso (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 0.86 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 0.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#119384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Inscription and date within cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOCET
MINVS
1686
Translation: It does harm less
Edge
Plain
Comment
This is the variety without year of pontificate and date 1686-1688.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Grosso - Innocent XI (NOCET MINVS; narrow arms) coin from Papal States is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Innocent XI, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his opposition to the powerful noble families of Rome. Despite being a relatively small denomination, the coin was made of silver (.917) and weighed 0.86 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
