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1 Innocent XI undated Half Piastre M53
An interesting obverse type featuring a completely unsymmetrical  3/4 view of the pope's arms.  The lion and eagle are remarkably lifelike, quite unusual for elements of coats of arms, and both appear to be ready to leave the coin.  The eagle seems particularly interested in testing his wings, perhaps having noticed the lion is watching him with a lean and hungry look. 

The reverse translates to "to the greedy it shall not be given."  A number of the reformed coins of this pope featured legends encouraging charity.

1 Innocent XI undated Half Piastre M53

An interesting obverse type featuring a completely unsymmetrical 3/4 view of the pope's arms. The lion and eagle are remarkably lifelike, quite unusual for elements of coats of arms, and both appear to be ready to leave the coin. The eagle seems particularly interested in testing his wings, perhaps having noticed the lion is watching him with a lean and hungry look.

The reverse translates to "to the greedy it shall not be given." A number of the reformed coins of this pope featured legends encouraging charity.

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