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

1629 year
Gold (.917) 3.3 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Urban VIII (Urbanus VIII) (1623-1644)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1629
Value
1 Scudo
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
3.3 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#378444
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Madonna standing.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SVB TVVM PRAESID

Translation: Under your protection

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Urban VIII 1629 from Papal States is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Urban VIII, who was a member of the Barberini family and was known for his lavish spending and patronage of the arts. The coin's design features the papal tiara and keys, symbolizing the Pope's authority and power.