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1 Piastra - Innocenzo XI DEXTERA TVA DOMINE PERCVSSIT INIMICVM - Date outside wreath
1684 year| Silver (.917) | 31.70 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Innocent XI (Innocentius XI) (1676-1689) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1684 |
| Value | 1 Piastra (1.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 31.70 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#29335 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Inscription in palm sprays, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEXTERA TVA DOMINE PERCVSSIT INIMICVM
1684
Translation: Your right (hand), Lord, defeat the enemy
Edge
Plain
Comment
Variant with closed wreath© Numismatica Ranieri
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1684 Papal States 1 Piastra coin is that it features an image of Innocenzo XI, who was the Pope at the time of its minting. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Papal States, as it was facing threats from neighboring countries and was struggling financially. Despite these challenges, the coin still features a beautiful design and is a valuable piece of numismatic history.
