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Quadruple Gold Ecu - Alexander VII Flavio Chigi Legate
| Gold (.986) | 14 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Alexander VII (1655-1667) |
| Legate | Flavio Chigi (1657-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1658-1662 |
| Value | 4 Gold Ecus |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#365507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arms, legend of Papal legate, Fabio Chigi.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FLAVIVS · CARD : GHISIVS · LEGAT · AVEN · I659
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quadruple Gold Ecu - Alexander VII (Flavio Chigi Legate) 1658-1662 from Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) is that it was minted during a time of significant political and religious upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Pope Alexander VII, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his support for the French monarchy. The coin's minting was likely a symbol of the Papal States' economic and political power during this time.
