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Douzain - Clement VIII Octave of Acquaviva Legate
| Silver | 2.05 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement VIII (Clemens VIII) (1592-1605) |
| Legate | Ottavio Acquaviva (1593-1601) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1593-1599 |
| Value | 1 Douzain (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.05 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#58767 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Scalloped cross, cantoned at 1 and 4 quadrants with Jerusalem cross and at 2 and 3 with a rampant lion.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + OCT. CARD. AQVAVIVA. LEG. AVE 1594.
Translation: Cardinal Octave of Acquaviva, Legate of Avignon.
Comment
Some speciments can show mintmark signs BM (Boniface Miroly), FC or RG (Rodolphe Garron) at the end of obverse or reverse legends.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Papal States. The coin was issued by Pope Clement VIII, who was facing opposition from Catholic leaders who disagreed with his policies. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of the Pope and the insignia of the Papal States, signifying the power and authority of the Catholic Church.
