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1 Piastra - Giovanni Battista Spinola Sede Vacante
| Issuer | Papal States |
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| Year | 1700 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#651, Dav EC II#4112, Berman#2330, CNI XVI#4, Munt#3, MIR#2212/2 |
| 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 lettering | SEDE * VACA / NTE * MDCC (Translation: Vacant Seat 1700) |
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| Mintage | 1700 - MDCC |
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