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1 Testone - Clement VIII Jubilee - Closed Door ND
1600 year| Silver (.916) | 9.6 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement VIII (Clemens VIII) (1592-1605) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1600 |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#112387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Holy door with legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNO٠IVBILEI٠M٠DC٠AB SOLVTO٠
Translation: Jubilee year 1600 ended
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varity exists with oval-shaped papal arms
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Clement VIII, who was known for his controversial decision to close the doors of the Church of St. Peter in Rome during the Jubilee year of 1600, which was a time of great religious significance for Catholics. This decision was met with widespread criticism and protests, and it is said that the coin's design, featuring a closed door, was meant to commemorate this event.
