© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Scudo d'Oro - Gregory XIII
| Gold (.9167) | 3.32 g | 21.8 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Gregory XIII (Gregorius XIII) (1572-1585) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1576-1580 (1572-1585) |
| Value | 1 Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 3.32 g |
| Diameter | 21.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#367993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Jesus left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BEARE٠SOLEO٠AMICOS٠MEOS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Gregory XIII 1576-1580 (1572-1585) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant religious and political upheaval in the Papal States. Pope Gregory XIII, who ruled from 1572 to 1585, was instrumental in implementing the Gregorian calendar reform, which corrected a long-standing error in the Julian calendar and resulted in the modern-day calendar used by most of the world today. Additionally, during his papacy, there were several conflicts between the Papal States and neighboring countries, including the Ottoman Empire and the Holy Roman Empire. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.
