{"product_id":"conclave-8-coins-of-the-popes-ad-32-to-the-21st-century","title":"Conclave: 8 Coins of the Popes, AD 32 to the 21st Century","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"03c80030-3d11-4eb6-a23a-a9c35ffdf7d9\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"300\"\u003eFor more than two thousand years, from the time of the Apostles, the Bishop of Rome has served as Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. There have been 266 papacies - some lasting only months, others decades. This collection features coins issued during the reigns of some of history’s most notable popes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"569\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"328\"\u003eSt. Peter (A.D. 32–67)\u003c\/strong\u003e – One of the original Apostles, Peter was named the “rock” on which the Church was built and is traditionally regarded as the first Pope. He was martyred in Rome by crucifixion. This bronze prutah was issued in Judaea under Roman authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"603\"\u003eSt. Sylvester (A.D. 314–335)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Pope during the reign of Constantine the Great, he oversaw the era of the Council of Nicaea and the formation of the Nicene Creed. This bronze coin dates to Constantine I, whose image appears on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eSt. Gregory the Great (A.D. 590–604)\u003c\/strong\u003e – A major reformer of Church doctrine and organization, Gregory was known for his charity during famine and was canonized soon after death. This bronze coin was struck under Byzantine Emperor Maurice Tiberius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eInnocent III (A.D. 1198–1216)\u003c\/strong\u003e – One of the most powerful medieval popes, he shaped European politics and authorized major Crusade-era events, including the Fourth Crusade. This Byzantine “cup” coin features an image of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eBlessed Pius IX (A.D. 1846–1878)\u003c\/strong\u003e – The longest-reigning pope after St. Peter, he witnessed the fall of the Papal States and opposed modern political change. This 5 centesimi coin circulated in newly unified Italy during his papacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003ePius XII (A.D. 1939–1958)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Pope during World War II, he had previously served as Vatican diplomat and Cardinal Secretary of State. This Vatican lira coin was issued during his reign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003eSt. John Paul II (1978–2005)\u003c\/strong\u003e – The first non-Italian pope in over 450 years, he played a major role in inspiring the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe. This Vatican 200 lira coin was issued in 2001.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1990\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1990\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eNote: For ancient and medieval coins, reverses and sizes may vary.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Historic Numismatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47314150588565,"sku":null,"price":372.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/6346\/0757\/files\/conclave1.jpg?v=1777556861","url":"https:\/\/historicnumismatics.com\/products\/conclave-8-coins-of-the-popes-ad-32-to-the-21st-century","provider":"Historic Numismatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}