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1 Piastra - Innocent XII
1696 year| Silver | 31.71 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Innocent XII (Innocentius XII) (1691-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1696 |
| Value | 1 Piastra (1.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 31.71 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#299545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Innocent enthroned right in consistory; nine cardinals on benches around, audience to right; dove emerging from clouds above
Script: Latin
Lettering: PACEM LOQVETUR GENTIBUS
Interesting fact
The Papal States, where this coin was minted, was a sovereign state ruled by the Pope from 756 to 1870. During this time, the Pope had the power to mint his own coins, and the 1 Piastra - Innocent XII 1696 coin was one of them. This coin was made of silver and weighed 31.71 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time.
