© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
1 Testone - Gregorius XIII Normal legend ND
| Silver | 9.33 g | 30 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 | 9.33 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#355825 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Saint Peter holding the keys with right hands and the book with the left one.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANCONA ·S·PETRVS·
Translation:
Ancona
Saint Peter
Comment
Varities exist in Coat of Arms top ornaments:- 5 points
© Numismatica Ferrarese
- star
© Edition V. Gadoury
- cross (X)
- without ornament
- flower
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone coin from Ancona (Papal States) is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Gregory XIII, who is best known for introducing the Gregorian calendar, which is still in use today.
