Obverse: A left-facing bust of Pope Pius IX is depicted. The surrounding Latin inscription reads “PIUS IX PON MAX ANN IX”, referring to Pope Pius IX and the ninth year of his pontificate, along with mint marks.
Reverse: The denomination “1 SCVDO” appears within a laurel wreath, with the year “1854” below. The design reflects the classical style of Papal States coinage.
About the coin: This is a 1 scudo gold circulation coin struck in the Papal States between 1853 and 1857 during the reign of Pope Pius IX. The coin is made of .900 gold, with a total weight of 1.733 g, a diameter of 14.4 mm and a pure gold content of approximately 1.56 g, notable for its smaller diameter and strong historical and numismatic significance.
