© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Franc - Urban VIII Anthony Barberini Legate
| Silver | 6.46 g | - |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Urban VIII (Urbanus VIII) (1623-1644) |
| Legate | Antonio Barberini (1633-1644) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1636-1642 |
| Value | ½ Franc |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.46 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#300479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Flowered cross fleurdelisée.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANTONIVS CARD BARBERINVS LE AVE
Translation: Anthony, cardinal Barberini, legate of Avignon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the papacy of Urban VIII, who was a member of the Barberini family and was known for his extensive artistic and architectural patronage, including the construction of the iconic Baldachin in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
