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Double Gold Ecu - Clement VIII Charles of Conti Pro-Legate ND
| Gold | 6.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement VIII (Clemens VIII) (1592-1605) |
| Prolegate | Carlo Conti (1599-1604) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1600-1604 |
| Value | 2 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.55 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#360297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legate Arms under cardinal's hat.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAR D COMIT EPS ANCON PROL AVEN
Translation: Charles of Conti, bishop of Ancona, pro-legate in Avignon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Gold Ecu - Clement VIII (Charles of Conti Pro-Legate) ND (1600-1604) from Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political tension. The Papal States, which issued the coin, were a powerful and influential state in Europe, and the coin's design reflects the religious and political themes of the time. The coin features an image of Pope Clement VIII on one side and the coat of arms of the Papal States on the other, symbolizing the powerful alliance between the Church and the State. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides a unique window into the history of the Papal States and the political and religious climate of the time.
