Innocent XI, Benedetto Odescalchi of Como. Pope from 1676 to 1689. Election to the Pontificate. Silver annual medal 1677 Year I. By Giovanni Hamerani. (Silver, 29.29 mm, 16.12 g). INNOCEN XI PON MAX AN I Bust with moustache and goatee left, wearing tiara and cope decorated with a scene of Jesus giving the keys to St. Peter, a prancing lion and a showy jewel button; under the shoulder cut, HAMERANO. Rev. SALVA NOS DOMINE Jesus walks on the water rippled by waves, rescuing St. Peter; in the background, the Apostles on a boat invoking help. Miselli 2001, 97. Bartolotti 1967, 677. Modesti 2007, 154. Edge nicks resulting from a previous mounting, otherwise, Uncirculated. Extremely rare, only 266 silver pieces minted.
Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 323.