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½ Piastra - Innocent XII PARATE VIAM DOMINI
1699 year| Silver (.917) | 15.98 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Innocent XII (Innocentius XII) (1691-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1699 |
| Value | ½ Piastra (21⁄40) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#112315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. John the Baptist preaching to crowd.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PARATE·VIAM·DOMINI
1699
Translation: Prepare the way for the Lord
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Piastra - Innocent XII (PARATE VIAM DOMINI) 1699 coin from the Papal States is that it features an image of Pope Innocent XII on one side and an image of the Papal keys on the other. This design was common for coins issued during Innocent XII's papacy, which lasted from 1691 to 1700. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
