1 Scudo Papal States (752-1870) Silver

Mint Place: Rome
Region: Papal States
Denomination: Scudo
Engraver: T. Mercandetti
Mint Year: 1818 (ANNO XVIII)
Reference: CNI XVI 24, Muntoni 37b, Berman 3223, KM-1275. R!
Weight: 26.24gm
Diameter: 40mm
Material: Silver

Obverse: Holy Mother Church seated right on clouds, holding keys and model of church. Mintmark (B) in exergue, date (1818) in legend.
Legend: AVXILIVM DE SANCTO . 1818 . B . TM .

Reverse: Tiara (papal crown) and crossed keys above oval shield with arms of the Pope within foliage and flanked by olive-sprays.
Legend: PIVS . VIII – P . M . A . XVIII / TM