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1⁄12 Ecu or Luigino - Flavio Ghisi Legate
| Silver | 1.90 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Alexander VII (1655-1667) |
| Legate | Flavio Chigi (1657-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1660-1666 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Ecu = 5 Sols (¼) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.90 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#89444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of the legate in center, date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX • ORIETVR • EX • MONTIBVS ★ • 1666
Translation: Peace will come from mountains.
Comment
(fr)Monnaie utilisée pour le commerce avec le Levant.
Interesting fact
The 1⁄12 Ecu or Luigino - Flavio Ghisi Legate 1660-1666 coin from Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Pope Alexander VII, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his support for the arts and sciences. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on one side and an image of the Papal States' coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the papacy's authority and influence in the region. Despite its small size, this coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of 17th-century Europe.
