© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Gold Ecu - Pius IV Alessandro Farnese Legate
1562 year| Gold | 3.34 g | - |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius IV (1559-1565) |
| Legate | Alessandro Farnese (1541-1565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1562 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.34 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#366284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legate arms under cardinal's hat.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ ALEX · FAR · CAR · ET · AVENION LEGATVS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu - Pius IV (Alessandro Farnese Legate) 1562 from Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Pius IV, who was a member of the powerful Farnese family and 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, symbolizing the close connection between the Papacy and the Farnese family during this time period.
