1 Testone - Alexander VIII (St. Peter and Paul) 1689 front 1 Testone - Alexander VIII (St. Peter and Paul) 1689 back
1 Testone - Alexander VIII (St. Peter and Paul) 1689 photo
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1 Testone - Alexander VIII St. Peter and Paul

1689 year
Silver (.9167) 9.12 g 30.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Alexander VIII (1689-1691)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1689
Value
1 Teston (0.30)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Silver (.9167)
Weight
9.12 g
Diameter
30.9 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#117967
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

St. Peter and St. Paul standing, dove above, arms below divide date.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 16 89

Engraver: Antonio Travani

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Testone coin from Papal States is that it features an image of St. Peter and St. Paul on one side, while the reverse side bears the coat of arms of Pope Alexander VIII. This coin was minted in 1689 and is made of silver with a purity level of .9167. It weighs 9.12 grams and is considered a standard circulation coin.