© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Giulio - Innocent XII Nine Years War
1694 year| Silver (.9167) | 2.98 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Innocent XII (Innocentius XII) (1691-1700) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1694 |
| Value | 1 Giulio (0.1) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 2.98 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#302515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Artilleryman standing right, holding rod, next to bombard cannon firing right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BELLVM CONTERAM DE TERRA
16 94
Translation: I will remove war from the Earth
Comment
Reverse legend is from Osea II, 18; it refers to war of August League ended in 1697 with the Rijswijk TreatyInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the papacy of Innocent XII, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his role in ending the Nine Years War.
