1 Scudo d'Oro - Paul III ND (1537-1545) front 1 Scudo d'Oro - Paul III ND (1537-1545) back
1 Scudo d'Oro - Paul III ND (1537-1545) photo

1 Scudo d'Oro - Paul III ND

 
Gold (.9167) 3.3 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Piacenza (Papal States)
Pope
Paul III (Paulus III) (1534-1549)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1537-1545
Value
1 Scudo
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
3.3 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#14708
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Lily cross

Script: Latin

Lettering:
٠NON٠ALIVNDE٠SALVS٠
P L A C

Comment

Piacenza mint was active from April, 27 1537 up to June 1545, when Duchy of Parma and Piacenza was assigned to Pier Luigi Farnese son of Paul III.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Paul III ND (1537-1545) coin from Piacenza (Papal States) is that it features a unique design, showcasing the Papal tiara and keys on one side, and the coat of arms of Pope Paul III on the other. This design was specifically chosen to symbolize the Pope's authority and power, and it sets the coin apart from other coins of its time.