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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Scudo d'Oro - Innocent X
1644 year| Gold (.999) | 3.13 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Innocent X (Innocentius X) (1644-1655) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1644 |
| Value | 1 Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.13 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#393383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Saint Peter holding book and keys.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
٠SAN٠PETRVS٠APOSTOL٠
٠ROMA٠
Translation:
Saint Peter Apostel
Rome
Comment
The variety without date (MIR 1771/2) is unlisted in Muntoni and Berman.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Innocent X 1644 coin is that it was minted during the papacy of Pope Innocent X, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his opposition to the powerful Barberini family. The coin's design features an image of the pope on one side and the Papal States' coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the pope's authority and influence.
