INNOCENT IX

(October 29, 1591 — December 30, 1591)

	INNOCENT • IX • PONT • MAX • Bust of the pope, r., wearing zucchetto and cope.
	IVSTITIA \| ET PAX \| OSCVLATA \| SVNT Crossed keys, joined by cords; the whole surrounded by a wreath. Spink 834. Mazio 157.

INNOCENT • IX • PONT • MAX •

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

• 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?!

Pope Innocent IX being carried in procession
Coronation Procession of Innocent IX

© 05/27/2007

January 28, 2010 3:54 PM

John Paul Adams, CSUN
john.p.adams@csun.edu