1 Scudo D'Oro - Clement VIII ND (1592-1605) front 1 Scudo D'Oro - Clement VIII ND (1592-1605) back
1 Scudo D'Oro - Clement VIII ND (1592-1605) photo
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1 Scudo D'Oro - Clement VIII ND

 
Gold (.9167) 3.35 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Clement VIII (Clemens VIII) (1592-1605)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1592-1605
Value
1 Scudo
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
3.35 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#360225
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The Church seated on the throne holds in the right tiara from which hang keys and, in the left, a long cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN PETRA EXALT ME
GT

Translation: Celebrate me on rock

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo D'Oro - Clement VIII ND (1592-1605) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant religious and political upheaval in Europe. Clement VIII, who was the Pope at the time, was known for his controversial policies and conflicts with other European powers, including the Protestant Reformation and the French Wars of Religion. Despite these challenges, the Papal States continued to mint coins like the 1 Scudo D'Oro, which remained a symbol of the Papacy's power and influence.