1 Doppia - Clement VIII ND (1592-1605) front 1 Doppia - Clement VIII ND (1592-1605) back
1 Doppia - Clement VIII ND (1592-1605) photo
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1 Doppia - Clement VIII ND

 
Gold (.999) 6.57 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Bologna (Papal States)
Pope
Clement VIII (Clemens VIII) (1592-1605)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1592-1605
Value
1 Doppia (2)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
6.57 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#383004
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross lily.
Arms of Cardinal Alessandro Damasceni Perretti on left, arms of City on right

Script: Latin

Lettering: BONONIA DOCET

Translation: Bologna teaches

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Doppia coin from Bologna (Papal States) made of Gold (.999) weighing 6.57 g is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Clement VIII, who was known for his controversial decision to appoint his nephew, Cardinal Ludovico Madruzzo, as the Bishop of Trento. This move was seen as a blatant example of nepotism and sparked widespread criticism within the Church. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its rarity and historical significance.