© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Scudo
| Silver | 32.14 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Lucca (Lucca, Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1160-1805) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1615-1617 |
| Value | 1 Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 32.14 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#297574 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. Martin on a horse, slices his cape in two
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SANCTVS MARTINVS •
1617
Interesting fact
The 1 Scudo coin from the Republic of Lucca was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was introduced in 1615, and it was used as a standard unit of currency throughout the republic. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time. The fact that the coin was minted during this specific time period and made of silver highlights the importance of trade and commerce in the region during the early 17th century.
