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1 Piastra - Innocenzo XII DEVS PACIS CONTERET SATANAM - St. Michael
| Silver (.917) | - | - |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Innocent XII (Innocentius XII) (1691-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1692-1693 |
| Value | 1 Piastra (1.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#29338 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. Michael defeating Lucifer
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEVS PACIS CONTERET SATANAM
Translation: God of peace will soon crush Satan
Interesting fact
The 1 Piastra coin from the Papal States, minted during the reign of Innocenzo XII (1692-1693), features an image of St. Michael on the reverse side, with the inscription "DEVS PACIS CONTERET SATANAM" (God of Peace will conquer Satan). This coin was made of silver with a purity of .917, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
