1 Scudo d'Oro - Gregory XIII ND (1572-1585) front 1 Scudo d'Oro - Gregory XIII ND (1572-1585) back
1 Scudo d'Oro - Gregory XIII ND (1572-1585) photo
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1 Scudo d'Oro - Gregory XIII ND

 
Gold 3.22 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Ancona (Papal States)
Pope
Gregory XIII (Gregorius XIII) (1572-1585)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1572-1585
Value
1 Scudo
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.22 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#393757
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Charity standing with child in arms and two children at sides.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DEVS ٠ CHA RITA ٠ EST

Translation: God is charity

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Gregory XIII ND (1572-1585) from Ancona (Papal States) is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Gregory XIII, who is best known for introducing the Gregorian calendar, which is still in use today.