© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Gold Ecu - Gregory XIII Charles of Bourbon Legate; Georges of Armagnac Co-Legate ND
| Gold | 3.3 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 |
| Years | 1572-1585 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#312661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Combined coats of arms of Bourbon-Conti and Armagnac surmounted by cardinal's hats with cords and bows; in the center, at the top, cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CARO:CAR:LEGA:GEOR:CAR:COLLE:AVENIO:
Translation: Charles, cardinal legate, Georges, cardinal co-legate of Avignon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin 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.
