Double Tournois - Urban VIII (Anthony Barberini Legate) 1635-1640 (1633-1644) front Double Tournois - Urban VIII (Anthony Barberini Legate) 1635-1640 (1633-1644) back
Double Tournois - Urban VIII (Anthony Barberini Legate) 1635-1640 (1633-1644) photo
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Double Tournois - Urban VIII Anthony Barberini Legate

 
Copper 2.5 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Comtat Venaissin (Papal States)
Pope
Urban VIII (Urbanus VIII) (1623-1644)
Legate
Antonio Barberini (1633-1644)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1635-1640 (1633-1644)
Value
2 Deniers (1⁄120)
Currency
Livre Tournois
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#30048
Rarity index
46%

Reverse

Three bees.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ANT CAR BAR LE AVE 1636

Translation: Anthony Barberini, cardinal legate of Avignon.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the papacy of Urban VIII, who was a member of the Barberini family and was known for his extensive reforms within the Catholic Church and his support for the arts. The coin's design features the image of Urban VIII on one side and the coat of arms of the Barberini family on the other, symbolizing the powerful influence of the Barberini family during this time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1635  - - - - - -
1636  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Double Tournois - Urban VIII (Anthony Barberini Legate) 1635-1640 (1633-1644) coin.