© InAsta
© InAsta
1 Testone - Clement VIII St. Peter seated right ND
| Silver | 9.51 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement VIII (Clemens VIII) (1592-1605) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1592-1605 |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.51 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#425119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Saint Peter sitting right holding the keys on the left hand and the book on the right one.
Mintmaster initials below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• S • PETRVS • ALMA • ROM •
• G • T •
Translation:
Saint Peter
Soul Rome
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varities exist in legend and shield shapes
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone coin from the Papal States featuring Clement VIII (St. Peter seated right) is that it was minted during a time of significant religious and political tension. Pope Clement VIII, who ruled from 1592 to 1605, was known for his controversial policies, including the excommunication of King Henry IV of France and his support for the Spanish Inquisition. Despite these tensions, the coin still bears an image of St. Peter seated right, symbolizing the Pope's spiritual authority.
