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1 Testone - Gregory XIII Simple shield ND
| Silver | 9.42 g | 29 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 | 9.42 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#426226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Seated saint.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·APOSTOLVS ·S· PETRVS·
ANCONA
Translation:
Apostle Saint Peter
Ancona
Edge
Plain
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.
