© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
½ Scudo Sede Vacante
1758 year| Silver (.917) | 13.18 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Camerlengo | Girolamo Colonna di Sciarra (Sede Vacante) (1758) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1758 |
| Value | ½ Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 13.18 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#37537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Radiant dove above small cardinal arms with garland.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VBI · UVLT · SPIRAT ·
MEZ. SCV
Translation:
He makes himself heard wherever he wants
Half of a Scudo
Edge
Embossed leaves
Interesting fact
The 1758 Sede Vacante ½ Scudo coin from the Papal States is interesting because it was minted during a time of political turmoil. The coin was issued during the interregnum, or "sede vacante," which means "empty seat" in Latin, referring to the period between the death of a pope and the election of a new one. This particular coin was minted while the Papal States were under the rule of a temporary administrator, rather than a fully fledged pope, which makes it a unique piece of history.
