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Where Does Scudo Come from?

David Miller • • 4 min read
Where Does Scudo Come from?

The name “Scudo” comes from the Italian word for shield (and Escudo in Spanish).

How much is a Scudo worth?

noun A silver coin, and money of account, used in Italy and Sicily, varying in value, in different parts, but worth about 4 shillings sterling, or about 96 cents; also, a gold coin worth about the same.

How much is an Italian Florin worth today?

The only reliable way in which an Italian florin can be valued in today's money is through its gold value, which on average was around 3.5 grams, which is around $140 in today's money.

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