© InAsta
© InAsta
1 Testone - Innocent XI MELIVS EST DARE QVAM ACCIPERE ND
| Silver (.9167) | 9.25 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Innocent XI (Innocentius XI) (1676-1689) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1684-1689 |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 9.25 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#370037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription within cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MELIVS
EST DARE
QVAM
ACCIPERE
Translation: It is better to give than to receive
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone coin from the Papal States, featuring Innocent XI, is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change within the Papal States. The coin was issued during the reign of Pope Innocent XI, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and its finances. The coin's mintage was likely a response to the need for a stable and reliable currency within the Papal States, which had been facing economic challenges in the late 17th century. Despite these challenges, the coin's silver content and elegant design have made it a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
