Papal States 1692 piastra Dav-4102

from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection

Coinage of the Papal States remains popular today for, besides the strong associations for Catholics, this period saw a string of commemorative issues featuring wonderfully vivid portraits of the various men who occupied the throne of St. Peter. This issue is among the more available and is listed for 1692-3. The reverse motto translates as, "THE GOD OF PEACE WILL DEFEAT SATAN." Innocent XII ruled 1691-1700.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 32.07 g, 0.917 fine silver.

Catalog reference: Ber-2225, KM 557; Davenport 4102.

Source:

• Berman, Allen G., Papal Coins, South Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1991.
• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
• Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1600-1700, Galesburg, IL, 1974.
• Francesco Muntoni, Le Monete del Papi e Degli Stati Pontifici, 4 vols. Rome: P & P Santamaria, 1973.

Link to:

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• (1692) testone, NON·SIT/TECVM·IN/ PERDITI/ONEM
• (1692) mezza piastra, DELECTABITVR·IN·MVLTITVDINE·PACIS·
• 1692 mezza piastra, pelican feeding her chicks
• 1692 mezza piastra, Peace standing
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