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1640 countermark on a 1594 [Carpentras Mint] Papal Douzain of Clement VIII, Berman 1529

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:40.00 CAD Estimated At:100.00 - 125.00 CAD
1640 countermark on a 1594 [Carpentras Mint] Papal Douzain of Clement VIII, Berman 1529

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Host Coin of Clement VIII, Struck at Carpentras, Vlack 1n Type - 1640 countermark on a 1594 [Carpentras Mint] Papal Douzain of Clement VIII, Berman 1529, letter O in obverse shield, Jerusalem cross and lions in fields of reverse cross. Fine to Very Fine, weakly struck at the left side of the obverse, those on the right stronger. A fairly large planchet for one of these, though with some edge splits as struck. A different major type than the above, the obverse legend changed and the roses on the reverse here replaced by large Jerusalem crosses. Another coin that is likely in debased billon, with surfaces that appear to be far more coppery than authorized – with remnants of original silvering around some of the devices showing that the adulteration was likely known when made, the silvering applied to make the coin look correct, at least until it wore away!