¼ Scudo - Agostino Spinola 1607 front ¼ Scudo - Agostino Spinola 1607 back
¼ Scudo - Agostino Spinola 1607 photo
© M. Sander

¼ Scudo - Agostino Spinola

1607 year
Silver 7 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Tassarolo (Italian States)
Count
Agostino Spinola (1604-1616)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1607
Value
¼ Scudo
Currency
Scudo
Composition
Silver
Weight
7 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#162546
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned double-headed eagle

Script: Latin

Lettering: VIRTVTE CAESAREA DVCE

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Scudo coin from County of Tassarolo (Italian States) made of Silver weighing 7g is that it features an image of Agostino Spinola, a prominent Genoese noble who served as the Doge of Genoa from 1607 to 1609. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title on the obverse side, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.