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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Ducato - Clement VII ND
1527 year| Silver | 34.96 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement VII (Clemens VII) (1523-1534) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1527 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Ducato) (24) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 34.96 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#371308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value within oak leaves wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DV
CATO
Comment
These coins were minted to pay the ransom of 400,000 ducats to the Landsknecht troops of Charles V.Interesting fact
The 1 Ducato coin was minted during the papacy of Pope Clement VII, who was known for his controversial reign. He was the last pope to be crowned with the Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire, and his papacy was marked by political intrigue and conflict with the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of St. Peter, symbolizing the papacy's spiritual authority.
