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½ Scudo d'Oro - Innocent XII
1693 year| Gold (.9167) | 1.66 g | - |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Innocent XII (Innocentius XII) (1691-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1693 |
| Value | ½ Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 1.66 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#388751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of St. Peter left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ٠S٠PETRVS٠APO٠
Translation: St. Peter apostle
Interesting fact
The ½ Scudo d'Oro - Innocent XII 1693 coin from the Papal States is interesting because it was minted during a time when the Papal States were facing significant financial challenges. Despite the economic difficulties, the coin was made of high-quality gold (.9167) and had a relatively high weight of 1.66 grams, indicating the value placed on it by the Papal States.
