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

1572 year
Gold 3.29 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Bologna (Papal States)
Pope
Gregory XIII (Gregorius XIII) (1572-1585)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1572
Value
1 Scudo
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.29 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#400673
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Floriated cross, arms of legate Cardinal Alessandro Sforza 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 (1572) 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.