© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Quadruple Gold Ecu - Urban VIII Francis Barberini Legate, Cosimo Bardi Vice-Legate
| Gold (.986) | 14 g | - |
| 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 |
| Years | 1624-1628 |
| Value | 4 Gold Ecus |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#366794 |
|---|---|
| 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 coin is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Urban VIII, who was a member of the Barberini family, and whose legacy was marked by controversial political and religious reforms. The coin's design features the image of the Pope, as well as the coat of arms of the Barberini family, and its high gold content and intricate details make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
