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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Scudo d'Oro - Julius III ND
| Gold | 3.31 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Bologna (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Julius III (Iulius III) (1550-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1550-1551 |
| Value | 1 Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.31 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#411462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross fimbriated and flowered divides shields of legate Cardinal Marcello Crescenzi and Bologna below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ٠BONONIA ٠ ٠ DOCET٠
Translation: Bologna teaches
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Julius III ND (1550-1551) from Bologna (Papal States) is that it features an image of Pope Julius III on one side and the coat of arms of the Papal States on the other. This coin was minted during Julius III's papacy, which lasted from 1550 to 1555, and was used as a means of promoting the papacy and solidifying the church's influence in the region. The use of gold in the coin's composition also signifies the wealth and power of the Papal States at the time.
