INNOCENT IX


(October 29, 1591 —
December 30, 1591)
Innocent IX






Pope Innocent IX
INNOCENT • IX • PONT • MAX •


Bust of the pope, r., wearing zucchetto and cope.
Crossed keys

IVSTITIA | ET PAX | OSCVLATA | SVNT


Crossed keys, joined by cords; the whole surrounded by a wreath.



Spink 834.
Mazio 157.

 

Pope Innocent IX
INNOCENT • IX • PONT • MAX •


Bust of the pope, r., wearing zucchetto and cope.
Angel carrying Papal Tiara



• RECTIS • CORDE •

(in exergue:) 1591


Angel, to l. holding Papal Tiara. Inscription: 'For the upright in heart" [Psalm 97. 11.]


Spink 836.
Mazio 156.


Obverse crack from edge across Pope's shoulder into cheek, extending into right field. Cast?!


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