© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Scudo d'Oro - Gregory XV ND
1622 year| Gold (.917) | 3.33 g | 17.1 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Gregory XV (Gregorius XV) (1621-1623) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | 1 Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 3.33 g |
| Diameter | 17.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#367545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Radiant Madonna standing.
Mint master arm at the end of legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVB٠TVVM٠PRAESID:
Translation: Under your protection
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Gregory XV ND (1622) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and religious upheaval in the Papal States. The coin was issued by Pope Gregory XV, who was the Pope from 1621 to 1623, and it features an image of the Pope on one side and the Papal coat of arms on the other. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item due to its rarity and historical significance.
