4 Scudi d'Oro - Francesco I 1631-1634 front 4 Scudi d'Oro - Francesco I 1631-1634 back
4 Scudi d'Oro - Francesco I 1631-1634 photo
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4 Scudi d'Oro - Francesco I

 
Gold (.986) 13.8 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Italian States)
Duke
Francis I (1629-1658)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1631-1634
Value
4 Scudi d'Oro (48)
Currency
Scudo
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
13.8 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#51307
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Madonna with child

Script: Latin

Lettering: AVERTISTI.IR AM.INDIGNACCION

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Scudi d'Oro - Francesco I 1631-1634 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Duchy of Modena and Reggio. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by Francesco I, who was trying to stabilize the economy and increase trade in the region. The use of gold in the coin's minting was a deliberate choice to create a currency that would be seen as valuable and stable, and it reflects the importance of gold as a symbol of wealth and power during this time period.