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½ Piastra - Innocent XII
1692 year| Silver | 15.76 g | - |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Innocent XII (Innocentius XII) (1691-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1692 |
| Value | ½ Piastra (21⁄40) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.76 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#305336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pelican to the left, feeds its young with its blood
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NON SIBI SED ALIIS
1692
Interesting fact
The ½ Piastra coin was minted during the papacy of Innocent XII, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his support for the arts. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on one side and the Papal States' coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the previous copper coins, and it reflected the growing influence of the Papal States in European trade and commerce.
