© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Gold Ecu - Gregory XIII Charles of Bourbon Legate; Georges of Armagnac Co-Legate
1573 year| Gold | 3.27 g | - |
| 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 |
| Year | 1573 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.27 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#366106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Combined coats of arms of Bourbon-Conti and Armagnac surmounted by cardinal's hats with cords.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + CARO: CAR: LEGA: GEOR: CAR: COLLE 1573
Translation: Charles, cardinal legate, Georges, cardinal co-legate of Avignon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu coin from Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Gregory XIII, who is best known for introducing the Gregorian calendar, which is still in use today.
