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1 Testone - Innocent XI MELIVS EST DARE QVAM ACCIPERE
1685 year| Silver (.9167) | 9.03 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Innocent XI (Innocentius XI) (1676-1689) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1685 |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 9.03 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#113844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
4-line inscription and date within cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MELIVS
EST DARE
QVAM
ACCIPERE
1685
Translation: It is better to give than to receive
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1685 Papal States Testone coin is that it features an inscription in Latin, "MELIVS EST DARE QVAM ACCIPERE," which translates to "It is better to give than to receive." This inscription reflects the values of the Papal States and the Catholic Church during the time of Pope Innocent XI, who was known for his charitable works and emphasis on almsgiving.
