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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Testone - Innocent X
1654 year| Silver | 8.03 g | - |
| Issuer | Ferrara (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Innocent X (Innocentius X) (1644-1655) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1654 |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.03 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#128706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Horse and rider killing dragon, crowned arms below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S:GEORGIVS FERR ARIÆ·PROTEC:
Comment
Lettering varieties exist.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone - Innocent X 1654 coin from Ferrara (Papal States) is that it features an image of Pope Innocent X, who was known for his controversial papacy and his involvement in various political and religious conflicts of the time. Despite this, his image was still used on coins, highlighting the influence and power of the Catholic Church during that era.
