© InAsta
© InAsta
1 Testone - Alexander VIII St. Magnus and Bruno
1690 year| Silver (.917) | 9.596 g | - |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Alexander VIII (1689-1691) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1690 |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 9.596 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#110176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Saint Magnus and Saint Bruno standing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIE·NAT·SS·MAGNI·EP·OPITER·F·BRVNONIS·ANACHOR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1690 Papal States 1 Testone coin is that it features an image of Saint Magnus and Saint Bruno on one side, while the other side bears the image of Pope Alexander VIII. This coin was minted during a time when the Papal States were facing significant political and economic challenges, including conflicts with neighboring states and a decline in the value of their currency. Despite these challenges, the 1 Testone coin remained a widely used and highly valued denomination throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and rarity.
