© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Scudo d'Oro - Innocent X ND
| Gold (.986) | 3.33 g | 20.8 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Innocent X (Innocentius X) (1644-1655) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1652-1653 |
| Value | 1 Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.33 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#367139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Saint Peter holding book and keys.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
٠SAN٠PETRVS٠ALMA٠
٠ROMA٠
Translation:
S. Peter
Soul of Rome
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Innocent X ND (1652-1653) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Papal States. The coin was issued by Pope Innocent X, who was known for his controversial policies and conflicts with European powers. Despite the political instability of the time, the coin remained a popular form of currency throughout Europe and was highly valued for its gold content.
