Papal States (1606) scudo d'oro Fr-108

from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection

This scudo d'oro was struck for Paul V (1605-21). It is one of four different scudi d'oro (Fr-102, -104, -105, -108) from his reign. This one is dated Year II.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.39 g, 0.917 fine gold.

Catalog reference: Ber-1544, Fr-108.

Source:

• Berman, Allen G., Papal Coins, South Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1991.
• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
• 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:

• 1586 scudo d'oro, Ancona mint
• Papal States (1616) scudo d'oro Fr-104
• Coins and currency dated 1606
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