© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
¼ Scudo - Giulio Spinola
1681 year| Silver | 7.94 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Marquisate of Arquata (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Marquess | Giulio Spinola (1681-1691) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1681 |
| Value | ¼ Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1641-1694) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.94 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#224977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms with supporters inside wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • ✿ • MANENT • INSIGNIA • HONORVM • ✿ •
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Scudo - Giulio Spinola 1681 from Marquisate of Arquata (Italian States) coin is that it features an image of a mythical creature called a "gryphon" on its reverse side. The gryphon is a creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, and it is often associated with strength, courage, and wisdom. The inclusion of this image on the coin may have been intended to symbolize the power and prestige of the Marquisate of Arquata.
