5 Doppie 1624 front 5 Doppie 1624 back
5 Doppie 1624 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

5 Doppie

1624 year
Gold (.986) 32.07 g -
Description
Issuer
Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1624
Value
5 Doppie = 10 Gold Scudi = 15 Silver Scudi
Currency
Scudo (1528-1797)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
32.07 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#338470
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Large flat-end cross with 5-pointed stars in the angles.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN * HOC * SALVS * MVNDI * G * F *

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Doppie coin from Genoa is that it was minted during the height of the Republic of Genoa's economic and political power in the 17th century. At that time, Genoa was a major trading power in the Mediterranean, and its coins were widely used and respected throughout Europe. The 5 Doppie coin, in particular, was a popular denomination for trade and commerce, and its gold content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency.