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Patard - Paul V ND
1614 year| Billon | 0.64 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Paul V (Paulus V) (1605-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1614 |
| Value | 4 Deniers = 1 Patard (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.64 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#388145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Four-lobed cross
Script: Latin
Lettering: S٠PETRVS٠ET٠PAVLVS٠AVEN٠
Comment
COMTAT-VENAISSIN - AVIGNON - PAUL V (CAMILLE-BORGHESE)(16/03/1605-28/01/1621)
Camille Borghese was born in Rome in 1552. In 1595, he was Pope Clement VIII's legate to Spain. After the death of Pope Clement VIII on March 3, 1605, Leo XI was elected Pope on April 1; his pontificate lasted only 26 days, due to his premature death. On March 16, 1605, after a short vacancy, Camille Borghese was elected Pope under the name of Paul V. In 1616, he condemned Galileo for teaching Copernicus' theories; Bernini completed the construction of St. Peter's in Rome under his pontificate. He died on January 28, 1621.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Patard - Paul V ND (1614) coin from Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Pope Paul V, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his support for the arts. The coin's unique design and the use of billon, a mixture of silver and copper, reflect the economic and technological advancements of the time. Despite its small weight of 0.64 grams, the coin is a significant piece of history and a valuable addition to any coin collection.
