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Quadruple Gold Ecu - Urban VIII Anthony Barberini Legate, Mazarin Vice-Legate
| Gold (.986) | 12.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Urban VIII (Urbanus VIII) (1623-1644) |
| Legate | Antonio Barberini (1633-1644) |
| Vice-legate | Jules Mazarin (1634-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1635-1636 |
| Value | 4 Gold Ecus |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 12.75 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#365931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ornate Legate arms under cardinal's hat.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANTONIVS · CARD · BARBERINVS · LEGAT · AVEN ·
Translation: Anthony Barberini, cardinal legate of Avignon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quadruple Gold Ecu coin is that it was minted during the papacy of Urban VIII, who was known for his controversial reforms and political alliances. The coin's design features the coat of arms of the Barberini family, who were powerful supporters of the pope and had significant influence in the Papal States. The coin's mintage was likely intended to promote the power and prestige of the Barberini family, as well as to solidify their alliance with the papacy.
