1 Scudo d'Oro - Urban VIII ND (1623-1633) front 1 Scudo d'Oro - Urban VIII ND (1623-1633) back
1 Scudo d'Oro - Urban VIII ND (1623-1633) photo
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1 Scudo d'Oro - Urban VIII ND

 
Gold (.917) 3.36 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Urban VIII (Urbanus VIII) (1623-1644)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1623-1633
Value
1 Scudo
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
3.36 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#378980
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Madonna standing.
Mintmaster's sign below to right

Script: Latin

Lettering: SVB TVVM PRÆSID

Translation: Under your protection

Comment

Mintmasters G. Bonanni, S. Pagliari and G. Martelli active since 1633

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Urban VIII ND (1623-1633) coin is that it was issued 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 coat of arms and an image of the pope himself, reflecting the powerful influence of the Catholic Church during this time period.