© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
1 Testone - Gregory XIII Shield with seraph ND
| Silver | 9.08 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 | 9.08 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#119380 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Seated saint.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·APOSTOLVS ·S· PETRVS·
ANCONA
Translation:
Apostle St. Peter
Ancona
Comment
Variety of signs next to the seraph's head, stars and triangles.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin 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.
