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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
½ Ducato - Clement VII ND
1527 year| Silver | 16.33 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement VII (Clemens VII) (1523-1534) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1527 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (½ Ducato) (12) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.33 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#371321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value within rose wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ME
DIO٠
٠DUKA٠
F
Translation: Half ducat
Comment
Minted to pay the ransom of 400,000 ducats to the Landsknecht troops of Charles V, during the Sack of Rome (1527)Interesting fact
The ½ Ducato coin was minted during the papacy of Pope Clement VII, who was known for his controversial reign. He was the last pope to rule during the Renaissance and was known for his political and religious conflicts, including his refusal to annul King Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine of Aragon, leading to the English Reformation. Despite the controversy surrounding his papacy, the ½ Ducato coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
