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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Scudo d'Oro - Gregory XIII ND
| Gold | 3.32 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Bologna (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Gregory XIII (Gregorius XIII) (1572-1585) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1583-1584 |
| Value | 1 Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.32 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#395234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross, arms of legate Mons. Mirto Frangipani and Bologna divided below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ٠BONONIA٠ ٠DOCET٠
Translation: Bologna teaches
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Gregory XIII ND (1583-1584) from Bologna (Papal States) is that it was minted during a time of significant religious and political upheaval. Pope Gregory XIII, who ruled from 1572 to 1585, was instrumental in implementing the Gregorian calendar, which is still in use today. Additionally, the Papal States, where the coin was minted, were in the midst of a power struggle between the Church and secular rulers, making this coin a unique piece of history.
