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1 Quadrupla - Antonio Barberini Sede Vacante
| Issuer | Papal States |
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| Year | 1669-1670 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | The arms of Cardinal Antonio Barberini displayed prominently in the center of the field, featuring the Barberini family shield charged with three bees, surmounted by the papal tiara and crossed keys of Saint Peter, symbolizing the authority of the Apostolic Chamber during the interregnum. The shield is flanked by elaborate baroque scrollwork and foliate ornaments. The circumferential legend, rendered in Roman capitals, reads SEDE VACANTE MDCLXIX, denoting the vacancy of the Holy See in 1669. The coin border is ornamented with a continuous beaded rim. |
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| Reverse description | A radiant dove with wings fully outstretched, representing the Holy Spirit, depicted frontally in the center of the field amid emanating rays of divine light and curling tongues of flame below, evoking the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Church during the papal vacancy. The composition is enclosed within an inner circle, with the mint name ROMA inscribed in the lower exergual area. The circumferential legend ILLVXIT · ILLVCESCAT ADHVC, rendered in Roman capitals, encircles the upper portion of the design. A beaded border frames the entire reverse. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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