Ducat - Innocent VIII ND (1484-1492) front Ducat - Innocent VIII ND (1484-1492) back
Ducat - Innocent VIII ND (1484-1492) photo
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Ducat - Innocent VIII ND

 
Gold 3.48 g -
Description
Issuer
Comtat Venaissin (Papal States)
Pope
Innocent VIII (Innocentius VIII) (1484-1492)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1484-1492
Value
1 Ducat
Currency
Livre Tournois
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.48 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#366403
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

St. Peter standing facing with book and keys, within a quadrilobed frame.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + S PETRVS AVIGINONIS

Translation: St. Peter of Avignon.

Interesting fact

The Ducat - Innocent VIII ND (1484-1492) from Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) is an interesting coin because it was issued during the reign of Pope Innocent VIII, who was known for his controversial actions, including the imprisonment of his predecessor, Pope Urban VI, and the burning of the Romani people. Despite this, the coin still holds significant value among collectors due to its rarity and historical significance.