1 Scudo - Clement XIII (Holy Mother Church) 1759 front 1 Scudo - Clement XIII (Holy Mother Church) 1759 back
1 Scudo - Clement XIII (Holy Mother Church) 1759 photo
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1 Scudo - Clement XIII Holy Mother Church

1759 year
Silver (.917) 26.43 g 40.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Clement XIII (Clemens XIII) (1758-1769)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1759
Value
1 Scudo
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
26.43 g
Diameter
40.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#315106
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Holy Mother Church, seated

Script: Latin

Lettering: SVPRA. FIRMAM PE TRAM 1759

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo - Clement XIII (Holy Mother Church) 1759 coin from the Papal States is that it features an image of Pope Clement XIII on one side and the coat of arms of the Papal States on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Papal States were facing significant political and financial challenges, and the image of the Pope was seen as a symbol of stability and continuity. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of history.