© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
½ Scudo d'Oro - Clement XI ND
1706 year| Gold (.986) | 1.75 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement XI (Clemens XI) (1700-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1706 |
| 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#366754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NON
IN AVA
RITIAM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Scudo d'Oro - Clement XI ND (1706) coin from Papal States is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Pope Clement XI, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and its finances. The coin's gold content and small denomination made it a popular choice for everyday transactions, and it remained in circulation for many years after its minting. Despite its age, the coin remains a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
