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Gold Ecu - Julius III Alessandro Farnese Legate

Issuer Comtat Venaissin
Year 1550-1555
Type Standard circulation coin
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Obverse script Latin
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Reverse description Central field displays the heraldic shield of Alessandro Farnese as cardinal legate, bearing six fleurs-de-lis arranged in the Farnese manner, surmounted by a broad-brimmed cardinal's hat with tasselled cords cascading symmetrically on either side of the escutcheon. The shield is rendered in characteristic hammered relief with bold outlines. A Latin legend encircling the field identifies the legate's titles and jurisdiction.
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