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1 Piastra - Innocenzo XI PORTE INFERI NON PRÆVALEBVNT - St. Peter's Basilica ND
1677 year| Silver (.917) | 31.86 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 (.917) |
| Weight | 31.86 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#128265 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Facade of St. Peter's Basilica, arms below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PORTE·INFERI·NON·PRÆVALEBVNT
RO ME
Translation: The gates of hell will not win
Comment
Obverse legend is referred to the war against TurksInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the coat of arms of Pope Innocent XI, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his opposition to the powerful Jesuit order.
