© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Scudo - Filippo
| Silver | 31.29 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | County of Tassarolo (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Filippo Spinola (1616-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1639-1642 |
| Value | 1 Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 31.29 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#120558 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. George on horseback to right, slaying dragon below, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✿ SPES ✿ NON ✿ CONFVNDIT ✿
✿1640✿
Interesting fact
The 1 Scudo coin from the County of Tassarolo, minted between 1639 and 1642, features an image of Filippo, the ruling count of Tassarolo, on one side, and the coat of arms of the county on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed 31.29 grams. Despite its relatively small size, the coin was an important part of the local economy and was used for everyday transactions in the county. Today, it is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of the Italian States.
