ITALIAN STATES / MODENA: 1/3 Scudo d Oro (=103 Soldi) (ND 1629-1658) in gold (0,986). Inscription "MVTI NAE SOLD 103" within crowned arms on obverse. Eagle with wings spread on reverse. It is said that at that time the soldiers were paid in silver Scudo. However, the authorities decided to issue this coin in gold (equivalent to 103 Soldi) for easier transactions to be made. (Fr# 791). Very Fine plus.