1 Scudo d'Oro - Urban VIII 1627-1629 front 1 Scudo d'Oro - Urban VIII 1627-1629 back
1 Scudo d'Oro - Urban VIII 1627-1629 photo
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1 Scudo d'Oro - Urban VIII

 
Gold (.917) 3.3 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Urban VIII (Urbanus VIII) (1623-1644)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1627-1629
Value
1 Scudo
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
3.3 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#378353
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Madonna standing, radiant dove above.
Mintmaster's sign below

Script: Latin

Lettering: SVB TVVM PRÆSIDIVM

Translation: Under your protection

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Urban VIII 1627-1629 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 3.3 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.