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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Quadruple Gold Ecu - Urban VIII Francis Barberini Legate, Cosimo Bardi Vice-Legate
1629 year| Gold (.986) | 13 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Urban VIII (Urbanus VIII) (1623-1644) |
| Legate | Francis Barberini (Francesco Barberini) (1623-1633) |
| Vice-legate | Cosimo Bardi (1623-1629) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1629 |
| Value | 4 Gold Ecus |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#366050 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arms, legend of Papal legate, Francis Barberini.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRANCISCVS · CARD · BARBERINVS · LEG · AVEN ·
Translation: Francis Barberini, cardinal legate of Avignon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quadruple Gold Ecu - Urban VIII (Francis Barberini Legate, Cosimo Bardi Vice-Legate) 1629 from Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Urban VIII, who was a member of the Barberini family and was known for his lavish spending and patronage of the arts. This coin, made of gold (.986) and weighing 13g, was likely used as a means of exchange and commerce during this time period, and its design and mintage reflect the influence of the Barberini family and the Papal States.
