¼ Scudo - Gerardo Spinola ND (1682-1694) front ¼ Scudo - Gerardo Spinola ND (1682-1694) back
¼ Scudo - Gerardo Spinola ND (1682-1694) photo
© Bolaffi S.p.A.

¼ Scudo - Gerardo Spinola ND

 
Silver 7.56 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Marquisate of Arquata (Italian States)
Marquess
Gerardo Spinola (1682-1694)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1682-1694
Value
¼ Scudo
Currency
Scudo (1641-1694)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.56 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#224972
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms with supporters inside wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: • ✿ • VETERIS • STAT • GLORIA • FACTI • ✿ •

Comment

The coin in the main image was sold in Bolaffi Spa. Auction 28, 8-9 June 2016, Lot 736 for 11,000 EUR.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Scudo coin from the Marquisate of Arquata is that it features an image of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, on its reverse side. This highlights the significance of religion and spirituality in the Italian States during the 17th century.