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1 Scudo - Gregory XIII
1581 year| Gold | 3.32 g | - |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Gregory XIII (Gregorius XIII) (1572-1585) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1581 |
| Value | 1 Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.32 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#298928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo - Gregory XIII 1581 coin from the Papal States is that it was minted during a time of significant religious and political upheaval. Pope Gregory XIII, who ruled from 1572 to 1585, was instrumental in implementing the Gregorian calendar reform, which corrected a long-standing error in the Julian calendar and brought the Catholic Church's liturgical calendar in line with the solar year. This coin, minted in 1581, bears the image of Pope Gregory XIII and serves as a tangible reminder of the Papal States' influence and power during this period of history.
