What is the meaning of Scudo?

A silver coin and unit of currency of various Italian states from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

A former unit of currency in Malta, now the official currency of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.

A unit of currency in 19th-century Bolivia, equal to 16 soles.

shield, specifically:

a broad piece of defensive armor, carried on the arm, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body

the escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms

a large expanse of exposed stable Precambrian rock

used to designate various monetary units, specifically:

a gold or silver coin minted in Italy bearing the image of a shield; scudo

any similar coin of non-Italian mintage; écu, escudo

a silver coin minted in Italy valued at 5 lire.

a 5000-lira banknote

a 5-euro banknote

Source: wiktionary.org

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