© Numismatica Picena
© Numismatica Picena
1⁄12 Ecu - Innocent XII Peter Ottoboni Legate
1692 year| Silver (.9167) | 1.26 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Innocent XII (Innocentius XII) (1691-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1692 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Ecu = 5 Sols (¼) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 1.26 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#416771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription in cursive letters
Script: Latin (cursive)
Lettering: P L C
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1692 Innocent XII (Peter Ottoboni Legate) 1/12 Ecu coin from Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of significant political and religious change. The Papal States, which covered much of central Italy, were governed by the Pope, and the coinage was used to promote the Catholic Church and its leaders. Innocent XII, whose real name was Peter Ottoboni, was Pope from 1691 until his death in 1700. He was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his support for the arts. The coin's design, which features an image of the Pope, serves as a reminder of the powerful influence of the Church during this time period.
