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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Gold Ecu - Julius III Alessandro Farnese Legate ND
| Gold | 3.21 g | - |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Julius III (Iulius III) (1550-1555) |
| Legate | Alessandro Farnese (1541-1565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1550-1555 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.21 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#366924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legate arms below cardinal's hat.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ALEX.FAR.CAR.ET.AVENIO.LEGA
Translation: Alessandro Farnese, cardinal legate of Avignon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu - Julius III (Alessandro Farnese Legate) ND (1550-1555) from Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Julius III, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his support for the arts. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on one side and the coat of arms of the Farnese family on the other, highlighting the close relationship between the Papacy and the powerful Farnese family during this time period.
