⅕ Scudo (Sede Vacante) 1758 front ⅕ Scudo (Sede Vacante) 1758 back
⅕ Scudo (Sede Vacante) 1758 photo
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⅕ Scudo Sede Vacante

1758 year
Silver (.917) 5.38 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Camerlengo
Girolamo Colonna di Sciarra (Sede Vacante) (1758)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1758
Value
2 Giuli (0.2)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
5.38 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#152882
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Radiant dove

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VBI · UVLT · SPIRAT ·
QUINTO · DI · SCV ·

Translation:
He makes himself heard wherever he wants
Fifth of Scudo

Edge

Embossed leaves

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1758 ⅕ Scudo coin from the Papal States is that it features an image of the Papal keys on one side, which symbolize the authority of the Pope and the Catholic Church.