© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
Douzain - Clement VIII Silvio Savelli Vice-Legate
| Silver (debased silver) | 2.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement VIII (Clemens VIII) (1592-1605) |
| Prolegate | Silvio Savelli (1592-1594) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1593-1594 |
| Value | 1 Douzain (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Silver (debased silver) |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#268708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Long cross with two 5 petal roses and two lions.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + SIL SABELLVS VICE LEG AVEN. 1593
Translation: Silvio Savelli, Vice-Legate; Avignon.
Comment
C Mint mark:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Douzain coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the Papal States. The debased silver used in its production was a result of the Papacy's attempt to address the financial crisis by reducing the silver content of their coins. Despite this, the Douzain coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency in the region.
