© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Double Gold Ecu - Pius V Charles of Bourbon Legate; Georges of Armagnac Co-Legate
1570 year| Gold | 6.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius V (1566-1572) |
| Legate | Charles of Bourbon (1565-1591) George of Armagnac (1566-1585) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1570 |
| Value | 2 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.55 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#366905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Combined coats of arms of Bourbon-Conti and Armagnac surmounted by cardinal's hats with cords and bows.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ CARO CAR LEGA GEO CAR COLLE 1570
Translation: Charles, cardinal legate, Georges, cardinal co-legate.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Gold Ecu coin from Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Pius V, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his strong stance against Protestantism. The coin's design features the coat of arms of Charles of Bourbon, the Legate of the Papal States, and Georges of Armagnac, the Co-Legate, on one side, and the image of the Pope on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable example of papal coinage from the 16th century, and its gold content makes it a highly sought-after collector's item.
