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1 Piastra - Innocent XI
1677 year| Silver | 31.9 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Innocent XI (Innocentius XI) (1676-1689) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1677 |
| Value | 1 Piastra (1.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 31.9 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#299542 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Façade of St. Peter’s Basilica
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PORTÆ·INFERI·NON·PRÆVALEBVNT
RO MÆ
Interesting fact
The 1 Piastra coin from the Papal States, minted during the reign of Innocent XI in 1677, features an interesting fact. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not minted in the traditional way, but rather by a process called "follatura," where a flat piece of metal was hammered into shape and then stamped with the design. This unique method of minting gives the coin a distinctive look and feel that sets it apart from other coins of its time.
