1 Scudo d'Oro - Alexander VIII 1689 front 1 Scudo d'Oro - Alexander VIII 1689 back
1 Scudo d'Oro - Alexander VIII 1689 photo
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1 Scudo d'Oro - Alexander VIII

1689 year
Gold (.917) 3.34 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Alexander VIII (1689-1691)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1689
Value
1 Scudo
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
3.34 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#389567
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

St. Peter standing facing, date in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SANCTVS PETRVS
16 89

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Alexander VIII 1689 coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and religious upheaval in the Papal States. The coin was issued by Pope Alexander VIII, who was the last pope of the Renaissance era and ruled from 1689 until his death in 1691. During his papacy, Alexander VIII faced challenges from European powers and the Protestant Reformation, which had a significant impact on the Catholic Church and the Papal States. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item due to its rarity and historical significance.