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¼ Ducato - Clement VII ND
1527 year| Silver | 8.88 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement VII (Clemens VII) (1523-1534) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1527 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (¼ Ducato) (6) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.88 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#371323 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value within laurel wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
٠Q
VAR
T٠
٠DVC٠
٠F٠
Translation: Quarter ducat
Comment
Minted to pay the ransom of 400,000 ducats to the Landsknecht troops of Charles V, during the Sack of Rome (1527)Varities exist in shield and inscription
1) rosette in reverse inscription, small shield
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1) narrow shield
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducato - Clement VII ND (1527) coin from the Papal States is that it features an image of Pope Clement VII on one side and the Papal States coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Papal States, as Pope Clement VII was involved in a conflict with the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, over the authority of the Church and the Empire. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of the Pope, signifying the importance of the Papacy during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1527) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Ducato - Clement VII ND (1527) coin.
