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½ Scudo d'Oro - Clement XI
1709 year| Gold (.986) | 1.75 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement XI (Clemens XI) (1700-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1709 |
| Value | ½ Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#303816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head of St. Peter right
Script: Latin
Lettering: CLEM. XI - P. M. A. IX
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Scudo d'Oro - Clement XI 1709 coin is that it was minted during a time when the Papal States were facing significant financial challenges. Despite the economic difficulties, the coin was made with high-quality gold (.986) and had a relatively low weight of 1.75 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
