1 Piastra - Innocenzo XI (ERIT LIGATVM ET IN CÆLIS - St. Peter - Keys above Papal arms) 1680-1681 front 1 Piastra - Innocenzo XI (ERIT LIGATVM ET IN CÆLIS - St. Peter - Keys above Papal arms) 1680-1681 back
1 Piastra - Innocenzo XI (ERIT LIGATVM ET IN CÆLIS - St. Peter - Keys above Papal arms) 1680-1681 photo
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1 Piastra - Innocenzo XI ERIT LIGATVM ET IN CÆLIS - St. Peter - Keys above Papal arms

 
Silver (.917) 31.57 g 44.55 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Innocent XI (Innocentius XI) (1676-1689)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1680-1681
Value
1 Piastra (1.05)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
31.57 g
Diameter
44.55 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#129396
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

St. Peter enthroned above divided date and arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ET·IN·CÆLIS· ERIT·LIGATVM
16 81

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Piastra - Innocenzo XI coin is that it features the image of St. Peter holding the keys to heaven, which is a symbol of the Papal States' spiritual authority.