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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Quadruple Gold Ecu - Urban VIII Francis Barberini Legate, Marius Filonardi Pro-Legate
| Gold (.986) | 14 g | - |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Urban VIII (Urbanus VIII) (1623-1644) |
| Legate | Francis Barberini (Francesco Barberini) (1623-1633) |
| Prolegate | Marius Filonardi (1629-1634) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1631-1632 |
| Value | 4 Gold Ecus |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#366793 |
|---|---|
| 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 coin is that it was minted during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII, who was known for his controversial reforms and political alliances. The coin's design features the papal coat of arms and the image of Saint Peter, reflecting the papacy's influence on the coinage of the time. Additionally, the coin's high gold content and weight make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
