© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
1 Testone - Clement XII QVÆRITE VT ABVNDETIS; simple cartouche
1734 year| Silver (.9167) | 8.36 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement XII (Clemens XII) (1730-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1734 |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 8.36 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#364689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in simple cartouche, date in roman numerals below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QVÆRITE
VT
ABVNDETIS
MDCCXXXIV
Translation: Ask to have plenty
Edge
Leaves
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1734 Papal States 1 Testone coin is that it features a unique design element - a simple cartouche surrounding the coat of arms on the reverse side. A cartouche is a decorative frame that is often used to surround coats of arms, but the one on this coin is particularly simple and understated, which makes it stand out from other coins of the time. This design choice may have been a deliberate decision by the designer to emphasize the simplicity and elegance of the coin.
