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1 Piastra - Giovanni Battista Spinola Sede Vacante
| Issuer | Papal States |
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| Year | 1700 |
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| Value | 1 Piastra (1.05) |
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| Obverse description | Central field displays the elaborate pointed heraldic shield of Cardinal Camerlengue Giovanni Battista Spinola, surmounted by the crossed keys of Saint Peter and the papal umbraculum (baldachin), all flanked by foliate and rope ornamental mantling. The shield bears the Spinola family arms featuring a chequered base and a flower motif. The circular legend around the periphery reads SEDE * VACA / NTE * MDCC, denoting the Sede Vacante of 1700, separated by asterisk stops. The coin is struck within a finely toothed border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central device depicts the Holy Spirit as a radiant dove with wings spread, facing left and descending amid billowing clouds and an extensive glory of long radiating rays that fill the field. In the lower exergue, a small papal coat of arms is flanked by the inscription ANNO IVBIL, referring to the Jubilee Year of 1700. The circular legend NON * VOS * RELINQVAM * ORPHANOS encircles the upper periphery, quoting the Gospel of John. The composition is rendered in high relief with a toothed outer border. |
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