© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Scudo d'Oro - Gregory XIII ND
| Gold | 3.28 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Bologna (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Gregory XIII (Gregorius XIII) (1572-1585) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1576-1577 |
| Value | 1 Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.28 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#393910 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross, arms of legate Monsignor Castagna and Bologna divided below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ٠BONONIA٠ ٠DOCET٠
Translation: Bologna teaches
Comment
Two typologies exist for Giovanni Battista Castagna as legate. The first one when he was Monsignor (1576-1577) shows the arms with a cross above, the second one (1584-85) has the Cardinal cap above as he was nomined Cardinal in 1583.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Gregory XIII ND (1576-1577) from Bologna (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.
