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1 Testone - Gregorius XIII Inversed legend ND
| Silver | 9.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Ancona (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Gregory XIII (Gregorius XIII) (1572-1585) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1572-1585 |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#186078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Saint Peter holding the keys with right hands and the book with the left one.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·S·PET RVS·#·
ANC ONA
Translation:
St. Peter
Ancona
Edge
Plain
Comment
There are few different types of this coin with different letterings and top shield ornaments:- without ornament
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- from 1 up to 5 points
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- Star
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- cross
- mask
- flower
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone coin from Ancona (Papal States) is that it features an inverted legend, meaning that the inscription on the coin is upside down. This was a deliberate design choice made by the mint to distinguish the coin from other coins issued by the Papal States during the same period.
