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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Ducat - Adrian VI ND
| Gold | 3.47 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Macerata (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Adrian VI (Hadrianus VI) (1522-1523) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1522-1523 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Ducato) (24) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#434478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. Peter and St. Paul standing facing.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S PETRVS S PAVLVS
MARC
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Adrian VI ND (1522-1523) from Macerata (Papal States) gold coin is that it was minted during the brief reign of Pope Adrian VI, who was the last non-Italian pope until Pope John Paul II in the 20th century. Adrian VI was a Dutchman who was elected pope in 1522, and he died the following year, making his papacy one of the shortest in history. Despite his short reign, he made significant reforms to the Catholic Church, including the establishment of the Inquisition to combat heresy. The coin's design features an image of the pope on one side and the Papal States' coat of arms on the other, and its gold content makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
