© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
½ Scudo d'Oro - Benedetto XIV St. Peter - Head
| 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#112435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Saint Peter to right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S· PETRVS
Interesting fact
The ½ Scudo d'Oro - Benedetto XIV coin from the Papal States, minted between 1740 and 1751, features an image of St. Peter on one side and the head of Pope Benedict XIV on the other. It's made of gold with a purity level of .986 and weighs 0.9 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a means of payment in the Papal States during a time of great economic growth and cultural development, and its value was equivalent to half of a standard scudo, which was the main unit of currency in the Papal States at the time.
