Comtat Venaissin Gold Ecu - Gregory XIII, 1572 – 1585
Charles of Bourbon Legate; Georges of Armagnac Co-Legate
Information
Country
Comtat Venaissin
Comtat Venaissin
Currency
Livre Tournois
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Gold Ecu
Year
1572 – 1585
Rulers
Charles X (claimant)
(1589–1590)
, Gregory XIII (Gregorius XIII)
(1572–1585)
, George of Armagnac
(1566–1585)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
3.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Gold Ecu from Comtat Venaissin. Issued from 1572 to 1585. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.3 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms surmounted by a triple crown and decussed keys with cords and bows. (Gregory XIII, Sovereign Pontiff.)
- Reverse
- Combined coats of arms of Bourbon-Conti and Armagnac surmounted by cardinal's hats with cords and bows; in the center, at the top, cross. (Charles, cardinal legate, Georges, cardinal co-legate of Avignon.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1572-1585) | — |
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