© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
10 Ducats - Clement VII Anonymous
1529 year| Gold | 34.333 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Bologna (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement VII (Clemens VII) (1523-1534) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1529 |
| Value | 10 Ducats (240) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 34.333 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#430393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
7-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EX COLLATO
ÆRE DE REBVS
SACRIS ET PRO
PHANIS IN EGENO
RVM SVBSIDIVM
M D XXIX
BONONIA
Comment
Issued during the famine of 1529.
Reissued also in 1729 for the second 200° anniversary.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats - Clement VII (Anonymous) 1529 from Bologna (Papal States) gold coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Papal States. The coin was issued by Pope Clement VII, who was facing opposition from the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, and was forced to flee Rome in 1527. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of the Pope and the inscription "Clemens VII Pont Max" (Clement VII, Supreme Pontiff), signifying the Pope's continued claim to authority and legitimacy.
