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Quadruple Gold Ecu - Clement VIII Charles of Conti Pro-Legate ND
| Gold | 13.11 g | - |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement VIII (Clemens VIII) (1592-1605) |
| Prolegate | Carlo Conti (1599-1604) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1600-1604 |
| Value | 4 Gold Ecus |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 13.11 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#366868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Oval legate Arms under cardinal's hat.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CARO D COMITI EPS ANCO PRO AV
R G
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) ND (1600-1604) 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 to 1605, and it features an image of St. Peter on one side and the Papal coat of arms on the other. This coin was used as a means of exchange and commerce within the Papal States, and its value was equivalent to four gold ecus, which was a significant amount of money at the time. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians today.
