© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Testone - Alexander VII Arms
1655 year| Silver | 7.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Ferrara (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Alexander VII (1655-1667) |
| Legate | Giambattista Spada (1654-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1655 |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#364429 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Saint George on horseback right, slaying dragon. At bottom, Spada and Ferrara city arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⋆ S : GEORGIVS ✶ FERRARIÆ · PRO
Unabridged legend: Sanctus Georgius Ferrariae Protector
Translation: Saint George, protector of Ferrara
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone - Alexander VII (Arms) 1655 from Ferrara (Papal States) coin is that it features an image of the Papal tiara and keys on one side, which symbolizes the authority and power of the Pope.
