Lot 4179
Vatican. Scudo d'oro, 1692. Fr-176; CNI XVI pl. XXXV,25; KM-559. 3.35 grams. 19.89 mm. Innocent XII (Antonio Pignatelli), 1691-1700. Year 2. Obv: Coat of arms. Leg: INNOC.XII. -.PONT.M.A.II Reverse: Bust of St. Peter right. Leg: .SAN. - PETRVS.APO 1692. NGC graded AU-58.
Innocent, differing from many of his predecessors, was a true servant of the church. He fought to abandon the policy of nepotism, whereby previous popes had appointed their relatives to important church posts. In addition he humbly fought for the values and ideals of the early church fathers.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500.
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