1 Scudo - Ercole III 1782-1783 front 1 Scudo - Ercole III 1782-1783 back
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1 Scudo - Ercole III

 
Silver (.910) 9.25 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Italian States)
Duke
Ercole III (1780-1796)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1782-1783
Value
1 Scudo
Currency
Scudo
Composition
Silver (.910)
Weight
9.25 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#113323
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned shield in Order chain.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PROXIMA SOLI · 1782

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo - Ercole III 1782-1783 coin from the Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Italian States) is that it features an image of Hercules, the mythological hero, on its obverse side. This design was chosen to symbolize the strength and power of the Duchy, which was a small but influential state in northern Italy during the 18th century.