© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Scudo d'Oro - Paul III ND
| Gold (.9167) | 3.33 g | 23.6 mm |
| Issuer | Bologna (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Paul III (Paulus III) (1534-1549) |
| Legate | Guido Ascanio Sforza di Santa Fiora (1536-1539) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1536-1539 |
| Value | 1 Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 3.33 g |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#368614 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross fimbriated and lilied divides legate Ascanio Sforza and Bologna arms below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BONONIA٠DOCET٠
Translation: Bologna teaches
Comment
Cardinal Legate Guido Ascanio Sforza of Santa Fiora, 1536-1539Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Paul III ND (1536-1539) coin is that it was issued during the papacy of Pope Paul III, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his support for the arts. The coin's design, which features an image of the pope on one side and the Papal States' coat of arms on the other, reflects the religious and political significance of the Papal States during this time period.
