1 Piastra - Clement XI (Santa Maria in Trastevere) Coin

1 Piastra - Clement XI (Santa Maria in Trastevere)

Country: Papal States (Italian states)
Denomination: 1 Piastra (1)
Year: 1702
Material: Silver (.917)
Weight: 26.75 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 46 mm
Type: Circulating commemorative coin
Catalog list: papal statesitalian states

Description:

Obverse

Bust of Pope Clemente XI facing left with the camauro (traditional cap of popes). Below the bust the name of the engraver

Reverse

Our Lady of St. Mary in Trastevere with child seated on throne, on either side a standing angel. In front Innocent II kneeling. Date is below, in the exergue.On the lower base of the throne there are the engraver's initials.

This image is similiar to the Icon of the Madonna della Clemenza (or Madonna Theotókos), from VI century, conserved inside the Basilica

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