1 Testone - Francesco I ND (1515-1529) front 1 Testone - Francesco I ND (1515-1529) back
1 Testone - Francesco I ND (1515-1529) photo
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1 Testone - Francesco I ND

 
Silver 8.36 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Asti (Italian States)
Lord
Francis I, King of France (1515-1529)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1515-1529
Value
1 Testone (½)
Currency
Lira (1095-1553)
Composition
Silver
Weight
8.36 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#225663
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned shield with coat of arms of France. Two fleurs de lis in left and right fields.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ♔ · SOL · DEO · TRINO · ET · VNI · GLORIA ·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Testone coin from Asti (Italian States) made of Silver weighing 8.36g is that it was minted during the reign of Francesco I, who was the Duke of Asti from 1515 to 1529. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, as it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Italy. The coin's design features the image of Francesco I on one side and the coat of arms of Asti on the other, making it a unique and fascinating piece of art and history.