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½ Scudo d'Oro - Clement VII ND
| Gold (.917) | 1.68 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Bologna (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement VII (Clemens VII) (1523-1534) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1533-1534 |
| Value | ½ Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 1.68 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#421118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BONONIA DOCET
Translation: Bologna teaches
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Scudo d'Oro - Clement VII ND (1533-1534) from Bologna (Papal States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Papal States. Pope Clement VII, who ruled from 1523 to 1534, was facing opposition from the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and was forced to flee Rome in 1527. Despite this, he continued to issue coins, including this one, which features his name and title on one side and the image of St. Peter on the other. This coin is a rare surviving example of the currency used during this tumultuous period in Italian history.
