Papal States (1559-65) scudo d'oro Fr-348

from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection

The Bologna mint began issuing gold for the popes during the reign of Urban VI (1378-89) and continued until Pius VI (1774-99). This scudo d'oro of Pius IV (1559-65) is rather scarce.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.36 g, 0.917 fine gold.

Catalog reference: Fr-348, Ber-1074.

Source:

• Berman, Allen G., Papal Coins, South Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1991.
• Francesco Muntoni, Le Monete del Papi e Degli Stati Pontifici, 4 vols. Rome: P & P Santamaria, 1973.
• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.

Link to:

• Papal States (1555-59) scudo d'oro Fr-347
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