Category:Scudo

Scu"do, n.; pl. Scudi. Etym: [it., a crown, a dollar, a shield, fr. L. scutum a shield. Cf. Scute.] (com.) (a) 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. (b) a gold coin of rome, worth 64 shillings 11 pence sterling, or About $ 15.70.