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1 Piastra - Innocenzo XII LOQVETVR PACEM GENTIVBS - Consistory
1696 year| Silver (.917) | 31.07 g | 44 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 (.917) |
| Weight | 31.07 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#130627 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Enthroned Pope facing Consistory.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LOQVETVR PAC EM·GENTIVBS
P·P·B·F· 1696
Translation: Speak of peace to the people
Engraver: Peter Paul Borner
Edge
Plain
Comment
Year VI has different stole decoration and bust.The Engravers are Pier Paolo Borner for Year V and Ferdinand de Saint Urbain for Year VI.
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Interesting fact
The 1696 Papal States 1 Piastra coin featuring Innocenzo XII is notable for its unique design. The coin's obverse side features an image of the Pope, while the reverse side bears an inscription in Latin that translates to "Peace to the Gentiles" (LOQVETVR PACEM GENTIVBS). This inscription was a reference to the Pope's efforts to promote peace and unity among the different nations and peoples of Europe during his papacy.
