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1 Grosso - Innocent XII St. Peter
| Issuer | Papal States |
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| Year | 1691 |
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| Weight | 1.53 g |
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| Obverse description | Papal arms of Innocent XII displayed on an ornate heraldic shield at center, surmounted by the papal tiara (triregnum) and crossed keys of Saint Peter. The shield bears the characteristic Pignatelli family arms featuring three cooking pots, rendered in high relief with elaborate baroque foliate mantling flanking the escutcheon. The circular Latin legend surrounding the design reads INNOC XII PONT MAX, identifying the issuing pontiff. |
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| Reverse description | Bearded bust of Saint Peter facing left, depicted wearing the papal vestments with a halo indicated above his head, rendered in robust high relief in the baroque manner. The apostle is shown with curly hair and a full beard, wearing a draped mantle over his shoulders. The surrounding Latin legend S · PETRVS · AP · identifies the subject as the Apostle Saint Peter, while the date 1691 appears in the exergue below the bust. |
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| Mintage | 1691 |
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