© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
Douzain - Gregory XIII Charles of Bourbon Legate; Georges of Armagnac Co-Legate ND
| Silver | 2.2 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Gregory XIII (Gregorius XIII) (1572-1585) |
| Legate | Charles of Bourbon (1565-1591) George of Armagnac (1566-1585) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1572-1585 |
| Value | 1 Douzain (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#137370 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Cross with two lilies and two lions in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CARO CA LEGA GEOR CA COLE AVEN
Translation: Charles, cardinal legate, Georges, cardinal co-legate of Avignon.
Comment
On reverse lilies are respectively in 1st and 3rd angles in Munt. 345 and in 2nd and 4th angles in Munt. 344Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued by the Papal States, which were controlled by the Catholic Church, and features an image of Pope Gregory XIII on one side and the coat of arms of the Legate of Comtat Venaissin on the other. This coin was minted during a period of religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants, and its issuance may have been a way for the Papal States to assert their authority and influence in the region. Additionally, the coin's silver content and relatively low weight suggest that it may have been used for everyday transactions, making it a tangible connection to the economic and social life of the people who used it.
