1 Scudo D'Oro - Innocent XI ND (1676-1689) front 1 Scudo D'Oro - Innocent XI ND (1676-1689) back
1 Scudo D'Oro - Innocent XI ND (1676-1689) photo
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1 Scudo D'Oro - Innocent XI ND

 
Gold (.917) 3.34 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Innocent XI (Innocentius XI) (1676-1689)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1676-1689
Value
1 Scudo
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
3.34 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#391635
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Inscription in wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
POSSIDE
SAPIENTIAM

Translation: Get wise

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo D'Oro - Innocent XI ND (1676-1689) coin is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Innocent XI, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his opposition to the powerful noble families of Rome. Despite being made of gold, the coin was widely used in circulation and was considered a symbol of the Papal States' economic and political power.