© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
½ Grosso - Innocent XII VT DETVR
1694 year| Silver (.917) | 0.765 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Innocent XII (Innocentius XII) (1691-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1694 |
| 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#242685 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription and date within palm fronds.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VT
DETVR
1694
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties exist with different shape of the papal arms and details of the decorations on the reverse.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Grosso - Innocent XII (VT DETVR) 1694 coin from the Papal States is that it features an image of Pope Innocent XII on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of the Papal States. This coin was minted during Innocent XII's papacy, which lasted from 1691 to 1700, and was likely used as a means of promoting the Pope's image and authority throughout the Papal States.
