What is "scudi"

Scudo \Scu"do\, n.; pl. Scudi. [It., a crown, a dollar, a shield, fr. L. scutum a shield. Cf. Scute.] (Com.)

1. 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.

2. A gold coin of Rome, worth 64 shillings 11 pence sterling, or about $ 15.70.

n. (plural of scudo English)

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