© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Scudo d'Oro - Paul III Sword upward ND
| Gold (.9167) | 3.26 g | 23.7 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Paul III (Paulus III) (1534-1549) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1545-1549 |
| Value | 1 Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 3.26 g |
| Diameter | 23.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#368847 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. Paul standing facing, holding sword in right hand, gospel in left.
Mint masters signs in the middle of legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: S · PAVLVS ALMA · R O
Comment
Mint masters Vincenzo Castelli, Lorenzo and Giambattista Albizzi, period of emission October 1545 - July 1549Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Paul III (Sword upward) ND (1545-1549) coin from Papal States is that it features a unique design element - the Pope's sword is depicted pointing upward, which symbolizes his role as a spiritual leader and defender of the faith.
