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© Nomisma
½ Grosso - Innocent XII POSSESS
1692 year| Silver (.917) | 0.765 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Innocent XII (Innocentius XII) (1691-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1692 |
| Value | ½ Grosso (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 0.765 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#242682 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription and date in roman numerals within cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SACR • S •
BASILIC •
LATERAN •
POSSESS •
MDCXCII
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties exist with different lettering, shape of the papal arms and details of the decorations on the reverse.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Grosso - Innocent XII (POSSESS) 1692 coin from the Papal States is that it features an image of Pope Innocent XII on one side and the coat of arms of the Papal States on the other. This coin was minted during Innocent XII's papacy, which lasted from 1691 to 1700, and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Papal States. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, the coin was made of silver (.917) and weighed 0.765 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
