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Quadruple Gold Ecu - Clement VIII Octave of Acquaviva Legate
1596 year| Gold | 13.18 g | - |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement VIII (Clemens VIII) (1592-1605) |
| Legate | Ottavio Acquaviva (1593-1601) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1596 |
| Value | 4 Gold Ecus |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 13.18 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#366889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legate Arms under cardinal's hat.
Script: Latin
Lettering: OCT CARD AQVAVIVA LEG AVEN 1596
Translation: Octave of Acquaviva, cardinal legate of Avignon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quadruple Gold Ecu - Clement VIII (Octave of Acquaviva Legate) 1596 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 conflicts 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 wealth and prestige of the Papal States during this time.
