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2 Carlini - Clement VII ND
| Silver (.9167) | 5.33 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement VII (Clemens VII) (1523-1534) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1529-1534 |
| Value | 2 Carlins (2 Carlini) (15) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 5.33 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#300604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Christ standing left, pulling St. Peter from water with right hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: QVARE DVBITASTI
Designer: Benvenuto Cellini
Comment
The dies of the coin were prepared by Benvenuto Cellini as reported in his "Vita" chapter X, 1530.The double Carlino is called "Settimo" (Seventh) in the "grida" of 1532. The gridas were official public
announcements issued by the authorities and "shouted" in the public square by a special auctioneer.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Carlini - Clement VII ND (1529-1534) coin from the Papal States is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Clement VII, who ruled from 1523 to 1534, was a controversial figure who was known for his opposition to the Protestant Reformation and his support for the Catholic Counter-Reformation. Despite this, his papacy was marked by political and religious upheaval, including the English Reformation and the sack of Rome in 1527. The coin's minting during this time period serves as a reminder of the complex and often tumultuous history of the Roman Catholic Church during the 16th century.
