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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Quadruple Gold Ecu - Clement VIII Charles of Conti Pro-Legate
1600 year| Gold | 13.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement VIII (Clemens VIII) (1592-1605) |
| Prolegate | Carlo Conti (1599-1604) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1600 |
| Value | 4 Gold Ecus |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 13.2 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#366820 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legate oval arms under cardinal's hat.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAROL D COMITIBVS EPS ANCON PROL AVEN
Translation: Charles of Conti, bishop of Ancona, pro-legate in Avignon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quadruple Gold Ecu - Clement VIII (Charles of Conti Pro-Legate) 1600 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 Clement VIII, who was the Pope from 1592 until his death in 1605. During his papacy, he faced many challenges, including the Protestant Reformation and the resulting religious conflicts, as well as political struggles with European powers such as France and Spain. Despite these challenges, the Pope was able to maintain the power and influence of the Papal States, and the Quadruple Gold Ecu coin is a testament to the economic and cultural prosperity of the region during this time.
