© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Gold Ecu - Pius V Charles of Bourbon Legate ND
| Gold | 3.26 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius V (1566-1572) |
| Legate | Charles of Bourbon (1565-1591) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1566-1572 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.26 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#117351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legate arms under cardinal's hat.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ CARO CAR D BOVRBON LEGAT AVENIO
Translation: Charles of Bourbon, cardinal legate of Avignon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ecu - Pius V (Charles of Bourbon Legate) ND (1566-1572) from Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued by Pope Pius V, who was a member of the Catholic Church and a strong opponent of the Protestant Reformation. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on one side and the coat of arms of the Bourbon family on the other, symbolizing the alliance between the Papacy and the French monarchy. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remained a widely accepted form of currency throughout Europe, reflecting the enduring influence of the Papal States in the region's economy.
