© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
1 Scudo d'Oro - Urban VIII Holy Door
1625 year| Gold (.917) | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Urban VIII (Urbanus VIII) (1623-1644) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1625 |
| Value | 1 Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#377609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Holy Door with Veronica’s veil, date flanking.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QVINCREDITVR SINE MACVLA
16 25
ROMA
Translation: He who walks without sin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Urban VIII (Holy Door) 1625 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the opening of the Holy Door during the papacy of Urban VIII, which was a significant event in the Catholic Church. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on one side and an image of the Holy Door on the other, symbolizing the spiritual and temporal power of the Papal States.
