© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Testone - Gregory XIV ND
| Silver | 9.2 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Fano (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Gregory XIV (Gregorius XIV) (1590-1591) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1590-1591 |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.2 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#329312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. Lorenzo kneeling to the right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·TVIS·PREC IBVS·B·G·
·FANVM·
Translation: For your prayers
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone coin from Fano (Papal States) made of Silver weighing 9.2g is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Gregory XIV, who was the Pope from 1590 to 1591. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin during his papacy, and it features an image of the Pope on one side and an image of the Papal States' coat of arms on the other. The coin's silver content and weight of 9.2g make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and historians.