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1/2 Grosso - Paluzzo Paluzzi Altieri Sede Vacante
| Issuer | Papal States |
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| Year | 1676 |
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| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
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| Obverse description | Central field dominated by the heraldic shield of Cardinal Paluzzo Paluzzi Altieri degli Albertoni, Camerlengo during the Sede Vacante, charged with six six-pointed stars arranged in a distinctive pattern. The shield is surmounted by the papal tiara with crossed keys of Saint Peter, flanked by the crossed keys themselves. The circular legend around the periphery reads SEDE VACANTE MDCLXXVI, separated by pellets, within a continuous border of raised beads. |
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| Obverse lettering | SEDE٠VACANTE٠MDCLXXVI (Translation: Vacant Seat 1676) |
| Reverse description | Central composition depicting the descent of the Holy Spirit as a radiant dove with outstretched wings, emitting rays of divine light downward upon a group of kneeling and standing figures representing the Apostles at Pentecost. The scene is rendered in a Baroque engraving style with dynamic lines suggesting flame and movement. The mint name ROMA appears in the lower exergue, and the circular legend DOCEBIT VOS OMNIA, separated by pellets, runs around the periphery within a beaded border. |
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