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Double Gold Ecu - Clement VIII Octave of Acquaviva Legate ND
| Gold | 6.54 g | - |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement VIII (Clemens VIII) (1592-1605) |
| Legate | Ottavio Acquaviva (1593-1601) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1593-1601 |
| Value | 2 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.54 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#366881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legate Arms under cardinal's hat.
Script: Latin
Lettering: OCT CAR DE AQVAVIVA LEG AT AVEN
Translation: Octave of Acquaviva, cardinal legate of Avignon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Gold Ecu - Clement VIII (Octave of Acquaviva Legate) ND (1593-1601) from Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued by Pope Clement VIII, who was the Pope from 1592 to 1605, and it features an image of the Pope on one side and the coat of arms of the Acquaviva family on the other. The Acquaviva family was a powerful and influential family in the Papal States, and the coin was likely minted to commemorate the appointment of Octave Acquaviva as a legate, or representative, of the Pope. At the time, the Papal States were facing challenges from Protestantism and the rise of secularism, and the coin may have been seen as a way to promote the power and authority of the Catholic Church. The coin's gold content and intricate design would have also served as a symbol of the Church's wealth and influence. Despite the turmoil of the time, the Double Gold Ecu - Clement VIII (Octave of Acquaviva Legate) ND (1593-1601) from Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
