© Numismatica Varesi
© Numismatica Varesi
1 Testone - Clement XI Bust left, St. George
1710 year| Silver (.917) | 9.07 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Ferrara (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement XI (Clemens XI) (1700-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1710 |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 9.07 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#128451 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
St. George slaying dragon above arms and divided date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S·GEORGIVS PROT·FERRARIÆ
17 10
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1710 Ferrara Testone coin is that it features an image of St. George slaying a dragon on its reverse side, which was a common motif in medieval art and symbolized the victory of good over evil.
