© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Scudo d'Oro - Urban VIII
| Gold (.917) | 3.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Urban VIII (Urbanus VIII) (1623-1644) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1636-1638 |
| Value | 1 Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#378337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Madonna standing.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SVB TVVM PRAESID
ROMA
Translation: Under your protection
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Urban VIII 1636-1638 from Papal States is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Urban VIII, who was known for his controversial policies and lavish spending. Despite the coin's small denomination, it was made of gold (.917) and weighed 3.5 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
