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1 Testone - Gregory XIII Religion
| Silver (.917) | 9.42 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Gregory XIII (Gregorius XIII) (1572-1585) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1581-1584 (1572-1585) |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 9.42 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#313575 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Religion seated left, in front of Saint Peter's Basilica
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AGGREGATA · RELIGIO
· ROMA ·
Translation: Religion United
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone coin from 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.
