© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
½ Testone ND
| Silver | 3.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Monetary Union of Uri and Nidwalden (Old Swiss Confederacy) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1506-1510 |
| Value | ½ Testone = ⅛ Thaler |
| Currency | Guldiner (1506-1548) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.75 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#195155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Martin sitting facing. Holding crosier in left hand and raising right hand in a gesture of blessing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S · MARTINVS ° ° EPISCOPVS
Comment
Mint Master: Bernardino Morosini from Lugano.Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (3.75g; Almost Very Fine) - in main image:
◦ Ex-Erbstein Collection (1910) No. 15276.
◦ Auctioned by LHS Numismatik AG, Auction 103, 5 May 2009, Lot 562. Estimated at 10,000 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Testone coin from the Monetary Union of Uri and Nidwalden is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The Old Swiss Confederacy, which was formed in the late 13th century, was in the process of expanding its territories and strengthening its economic ties with neighboring regions. The introduction of a standardized currency, such as the Testone, helped to facilitate trade and commerce across the Confederacy, and symbolized the growing power and influence of the Swiss states.
