© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Scudo d'Oro - Paul IV ND
| Gold (.983) | 3.28 g | 23.6 mm |
| Issuer | Bologna (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Paul IV (Paulus IV) (1555-1559) |
| Legate | Carlo Carafa (1555-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1555-1559 |
| Value | 1 Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.983) |
| Weight | 3.28 g |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#368311 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross fimbriated and flowered divides shields of legate and Bologna below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ٠BONONIA٠ ٠DOCET٠
Translation: Bologna teaches
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Paul IV ND (1555-1559) from Bologna (Papal States) is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Paul IV, who was known for his reformist policies and his efforts to restore the Catholic Church's authority. This coin, made of gold (.983) and weighing 3.28g, was likely used as a means of exchange and a symbol of the Papal States' economic and political power during this time.
