1740 Sede Vacante Silver Grosso Coin

Silver Grosso coin for the 1740 Sede Vacante, one of the longest conclaves since the 13th century, lasting six months. Obverse: Coat of arms of Camerlengo Annibale Card. Albani. Reverse: Holy Spirit as radiant dove, tongues of fire left and right. ILLVMINET CORDA NOSTRA ("May He illuminate our hearts," a prayer for the Holy Spirit's guidance in selecting a new pope).