© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Doppia - Sixtus V ND
| Gold (.999) | 6.56 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Bologna (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Sixtus V (1585-1590) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1586-1587 |
| Value | 1 Doppia (2) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 6.56 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#367692 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Floriated cross, arms of legate Cardinal Caetani and Bologna divided below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BONONIA DOCET
Translation: Bologna teaches
Comment
Legate Cardinal Enrico Caetani (22.8.1586 - 26.10.1587)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Doppia coin from Bologna (Papal States) made of Gold (.999) weighing 6.56 g is that it was minted during the papacy of Pope Sixtus V, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and restore the power of the papacy. This coin was minted as a standard circulation coin during his reign, which lasted from 1586 to 1587. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it is made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and its design features the image of the Pope, signifying the authority and influence of the Church.
