Scudo d'Oro - William I ND (1550-1575) front Scudo d'Oro - William I ND (1550-1575) back
Scudo d'Oro - William I ND (1550-1575) photo
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Scudo d'Oro - William I ND

 
Gold 3.26 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Mantua (Italian States)
Duke
William I (1550-1587)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1550-1575
Value
1 Scudo
Currency
Scudo
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.26 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#320763
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Allegorical female figure, seated, facing left, and holding reliquary in extended right arm. Below her and to left, bearded figure of Mincius rising from river

Script: Latin

Lettering: NICHIL · ISTO · TRISTE · RECEP MANTVA

Translation:
There is no sadness in receiving
Mantua

Interesting fact

The Scudo d'Oro - William I ND (1550-1575) from Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) is an interesting coin because it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in the region, known as the Renaissance. The coin features an image of William I, Duke of Mantua, on one side and the coat of arms of the Duchy of Mantua on the other. The use of gold in the coin's minting process was a symbol of the wealth and prosperity of the region during this time.