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½ Piastra - Innocent XII FIAT PAX IN VIRTVTE TVA - Papal arms
| Silver (.917) | 15.68 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Innocent XII (Innocentius XII) (1691-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1696-1697 (1696-1698) |
| Value | ½ Piastra (21⁄40) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 15.68 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#29388 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Kneeling Pope looking to a dove, which sends rays towards him.
The Tiara on the floor in front of him.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIAT·PAX IN·VIRTVTE·TVA
Translation: Peace be made for your merit
Engraver: Peter Paul Borner
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Motto refers to the Great Ally or August League War (1688-1697) finished with Rijswijk peace in 1697Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Piastra - Innocent XII coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and religious turmoil in the Papal States. The coin was issued during the papacy of Innocent XII, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and its institutions. Despite the challenges of his time, the coin still bears the traditional Papal arms and the motto "Fiat Pax in Virtute Tua" (Let there be peace in your strength), reflecting the Church's continued commitment to peace and harmony.
