1 Scudo d'Oro - Paul V 1606 front 1 Scudo d'Oro - Paul V 1606 back
1 Scudo d'Oro - Paul V 1606 photo
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1 Scudo d'Oro - Paul V

1606 year
Gold (.9167) 3.22 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Paul V (Paulus V) (1605-1621)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1606
Value
1 Scudo
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
3.22 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#381040
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

St. Paul seated left.
Pontificate year below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
٠S٠PAVLVS٠ROMA٠
٠II٠A٠

Translation:
St. Paul, Rome
Year 2

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Paul V 1606 from Papal States is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Paul V, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his support for the arts. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on one side and the Papal States' coat of arms on the other, making it a unique piece of history that reflects the religious and political significance of the time.