© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
1 Scudo d'Oro - Gregory XIII ND
| Gold | 3.3 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Bologna (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Gregory XIII (Gregorius XIII) (1572-1585) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1579-1580 |
| Value | 1 Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#397373 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross, arms of legate Mons. Monte Valenti 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 (1579-1580) from Bologna (Papal States) is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Papal States. The coin was issued during the reign of Pope Gregory XIII, who was instrumental in implementing reforms aimed at modernizing the Papal States and aligning its currency with the standards of other European countries. The 1 Scudo d'Oro was a new denomination introduced during this period, and it was intended to replace the older denominations of the Papal States. Despite its small weight of 3.3 grams, the coin was made of gold, which gave it a high value and made it a popular trade coin in Europe.
