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1/2 Scudo d'Oro - Innocent XIII
| Issuer | Papal States |
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| Year | 1724 |
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| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts the papal tiara (triregnum) surmounting the crossed keys of Saint Peter, the traditional heraldic emblem of the Holy See, enclosed within a beaded inner circle. The keys are shown interlaced and tied with a cord, rendered in fine relief characteristic of the Hamerani workshop. The surrounding Latin legend reads INNOCENT XIII P M A III, identifying the pontiff as Innocent XIII, Pope and Pontifex Maximus, in the third year of his reign. The coin is framed by a boldly milled or grained outer border. The overall composition follows the established Roman Baroque die-engraving style of the early eighteenth century. |
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| Obverse lettering | INNOCENT XIII P M A III |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents two eagles displayed and addorsed, standing back to back on a ground line, their heads turned outward and wings partially spread in a heraldic pose, referencing the Conti family arms of Pope Innocent XIII. A small crown is positioned above the pair of eagles in the upper field. The encircling Latin legend MAGNARVM ALARVM, meaning 'of great wings,' alludes to the eagle motif and the prestige of the pontifical house. The design is enclosed within a milled border consistent with that of the obverse. The engraving displays the accomplished craftsmanship typical of Ermenegildo Hamerani's output at the Rome Mint. |
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