1 Giulio - Urban VIII (Madonna with child) ND (1629-1642) front 1 Giulio - Urban VIII (Madonna with child) ND (1629-1642) back
1 Giulio - Urban VIII (Madonna with child) ND (1629-1642) photo
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1 Giulio - Urban VIII Madonna with child ND

 
Silver (.917) 3.03 g -
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Urban VIII (Urbanus VIII) (1623-1644)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1629-1642
Value
1 Giulio (0.1)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
3.03 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#113635
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Half-figure of Madonna with child.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NONSTRATE ESSE MATR ·
ROMAE

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Madonna and child, which was a common motif in art and coinage during the Renaissance period. The use of this image on the coin was likely intended to promote the Catholic Church and its ideals, as the Papal States were a theocratic state ruled by the Pope. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's composition was a symbol of value and wealth, reflecting the importance of the Papal States as a economic and political power in Europe during this time.