2 Ducats - Clement VII ND (1523-1525) front 2 Ducats - Clement VII ND (1523-1525) back
2 Ducats - Clement VII ND (1523-1525) photo
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2 Ducats - Clement VII ND

 
Gold 6.824 g 27.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Clement VII (Clemens VII) (1523-1534)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1523-1525
Value
2 Ducats (2 Ducati) (48)
Currency
Groschen (1188-1534)
Composition
Gold
Weight
6.824 g
Diameter
27.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#426253
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Saint Peter standing facing.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ٠S٠PETRVS٠ALMA٠ROMA٠

Translation:
Saint Peter
Soul Rome

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Clement VII ND (1523-1525) coin from the Papal States is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly in the Catholic Church. Pope Clement VII, who ruled from 1523 to 1534, was at the center of the Protestant Reformation, which challenged the authority of the Catholic Church and led to a split in Christianity. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of the Pope and the insignia of the Papal States, reflecting the continued influence of the Church during this time.