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1 Testone - Gregory XIII ANCONA below bust ND
| Silver | 9.30 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 | 9.30 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#189734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Papal Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVSPICE ET VALEBIS
Translation: Look up and you'll be fine
Edge
Plain
Comment
Variants exist in cope decoration3 points
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone coin from Ancona (Papal States) is that it was issued during the reign of Pope Gregory XIII, who is best known for introducing the Gregorian calendar, which is still in use today.
