1 Doppia - Innocent XII 1692 front 1 Doppia - Innocent XII 1692 back
1 Doppia - Innocent XII 1692 photo
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1 Doppia - Innocent XII

1692 year
Gold (.986) 7 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Innocent XII (Innocentius XII) (1691-1700)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1692
Value
1 Doppia (2)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
7 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#372018
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

St. Paul standing holding sword, date in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SANCTVS٠٠PAVLVS
16 92

Interesting fact

The 1 Doppia coin from the Papal States, minted during the reign of Innocent XII in 1692, is interesting because it was made of gold (.986) and weighed 7 grams. This coin was a standard circulation coin, indicating that it was widely used and accessible to the general population, unlike some other coins that were minted for special occasions or as collectibles. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold, a valuable and durable metal, suggests that it was a significant and valuable coin at the time.