1 scudo - Niccolò Ludovisi 1640 front 1 scudo - Niccolò Ludovisi 1640 back
1 scudo - Niccolò Ludovisi 1640 photo
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1 scudo - Niccolò Ludovisi

1640 year
Silver 32 g 44 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Piombino (Italian States)
Prince
Niccolò Ludovisi (1634-1664)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1640
Value
1 Scudo (3)
Currency
Lira (1595-1699)
Composition
Silver
Weight
32 g
Diameter
44 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#408263
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Circular legend between two circles surrounded by long grenetis, Ludovici coat of arms with double-headed eagle charged with shields, surmounted by a winged dragon and the ducal crown.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: ASTRIS • ET • AVSTRO • SECVNDIS •

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 scudo coin from the Principality of Piombino is that it features an image of Niccolò Ludovisi, who was a prominent figure in the principality during the 17th century. He served as a bishop and later became the prince of Piombino, and his image on the coin reflects his importance in the region's history.