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Quadruple Gold Ecu - Alexander VII John Nicholas Conti Vice-Legate
| Gold (.986) | 14 g | - |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Alexander VII (1655-1667) |
| Vice-legate | John Nicholas Conti (1655-1659) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1657-1658 |
| Value | 4 Gold Ecus |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#366780 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Papal arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIFICATVS SVI ANNO II 1657
Translation: Second year of his pontificate.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quadruple Gold Ecu - Alexander VII (John Nicholas Conti Vice-Legate) 1657-1658 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 by the Papal States, which was a powerful and influential state in Italy at the time, and it features an image of Pope Alexander VII, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his support for the arts and sciences. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item due to its rarity and historical significance.
