© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
1 Testone - Innocent XI MELIVS EST DARE QVAM ACCIPERE ND
| Silver (.9167) | 9.21 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Innocent XI (Innocentius XI) (1676-1689) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1684-1689 |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 9.21 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#368777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend within leaves cartouche
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MELIVS
EST DARE
QVAM
ACCIPERE
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone coin from the Papal States, featuring Innocent XI, is that it was minted during a time of significant financial reform within the Papal States. Innocent XI, who reigned from 1684 to 1689, implemented a number of measures to stabilize the Papal States' economy, including the introduction of a new currency system and the establishment of a mint in Rome. The 1 Testone coin was part of this new currency system and was minted in silver, with a weight of 9.21 grams and a purity of .9167. This coin is a tangible representation of the financial reforms that took place during Innocent XI's papacy.
