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1 Scudo d'Oro - Guglielmo Gonzaga ND
| Gold | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | William I (1550-1587) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1550-1587 |
| Value | 1 Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo |
| Composition | Gold |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#117029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Ornate cross, letters in 4 angles G - V - G - V.
Script: Latin
Lettering: QVI·NOR·COLIGIT·MECVM·DISPERGIT+
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Guglielmo Gonzaga ND (1550-1587) coin from the Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) made of Gold is that it features a unique design, showcasing the coat of arms of the Gonzaga family, who were the ruling dynasty of the Duchy of Mantua, on one side, and the image of St. Andrew on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Guglielmo Gonzaga, also known as William Gonzaga, who was the Duke of Mantua from 1550 to 1587. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the duchy's allegiance to the Holy Roman Empire and its Christian faith.
