Thanks for responding - I hadn't considered a medal or token but it might very well be some sort of commemorative issue. I had assumed a coin because of the amount of wear - which is considerable and (I think) the mint masters initials "IK"
However the legends on the clear side don't quite make sense and Innocent XII was about the best I could come up with and at 28mm it seems too big for a quattrino.
There's definitely a tree/branch to the right. The figure is bearded and bald and robed and possibly kneeling - but might be standing. The object to the left appears oval cartouche in shape and certainly does appear to be a harp with the figures hands extended in that way. If it is a harp the figure is more likely to be standing - possibly?
A pity the other side is so worn. I'm not even sure of the orientation but guessed it based on having the legend start at about 1 o'clock - which as you can see from the clipped flan makes the striking orientation a bit random..
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However the legends on the clear side don't quite make sense and Innocent XII was about the best I could come up with and at 28mm it seems too big for a quattrino.
There's definitely a tree/branch to the right. The figure is bearded and bald and robed and possibly kneeling - but might be standing. The object to the left appears oval cartouche in shape and certainly does appear to be a harp with the figures hands extended in that way. If it is a harp the figure is more likely to be standing - possibly?
A pity the other side is so worn. I'm not even sure of the orientation but guessed it based on having the legend start at about 1 o'clock - which as you can see from the clipped flan makes the striking orientation a bit random..
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08/26/2025 02:46 am
08/26/2025 02:46 am
























