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Innocent X (1653) - Holy Spirit

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Silver. Diameter 38mm, 26.1 grams. Obverse: Bust of Innocent X facing left. Reverse: Radiant dove with wings outstretched surrounded by laurel branch wreath.

Annual medal for Year IX (1653) of Innocent X's reign. The dove is a representation of the Holy Spirit, and the laurel branches represent victory. Combining the dove with the inscription (which translates as "Fill the World"), the medal calls for the Holy Spirit to fill the world. It might also be related to the first part of Wisdom 1:7, quoniam spiritus Domini replevit orbem terrarum ("For the spirit of the Lord fills the world").

Item record created Feb. 20, 2009.
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