1 Testone - Innocent XI MELIVS EST DARE QVAM ACCIPERE

Issuer Papal States
Year 1685
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Teston (0.30)
Currency Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition Silver (.9167)
Weight 9.03 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#472, Munt#92, CNI XVIII#98, MIR#2035/25, Berman#2102
Obverse description Papal arms.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering INNOCEN·XI· ·PONT·M·A·IX·
(Translation: Innocent 11th Supreme Pontiff Year 9)
Reverse description 4-line inscription and date within cartouche.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MELIVS EST DARE QVAM ACCIPERE 1685
(Translation: It is better to give than to receive)
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage 1685 - A. IX -
Numisquare ID 8442995900
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