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½ Scudo d'Oro - Benedetto XIV St. Peter - Bust
| Gold (.986) | 0.9 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Benedict XIV (Benedictus XIV) (1740-1758) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1740-1751 |
| Value | ½ Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#96412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust of Saint Peter with halo to right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S: PETRVS
Interesting fact
The ½ Scudo d'Oro - Benedetto XIV (St. Peter - Bust) coin from the Papal States, minted between 1740 and 1751, is interesting because it features a unique design element. The coin's obverse side bears the image of St. Peter, while the reverse side features an image of the Pope, Benedetto XIV. This combination of religious and papal imagery makes the coin a distinctive and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
