1 Testone ND (1557-1569) front 1 Testone ND (1557-1569) back
1 Testone ND (1557-1569) photo
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1 Testone ND

 
Silver 8.91 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Siena Republic (Italian States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1557-1569
Value
1 Testone
Composition
Silver
Weight
8.91 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#407725
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Circular legend surrounded by grenetis, the nimbed and veiled Virgin Mary above the clouds with open arms, protecting the city below.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: SENA VETVS CIVITAS VIRGINIS •

Engraver: Agnolo Fraschini

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Testone coin from Siena Republic is that it features a unique design element - a crescent moon and stars on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the city's patron saint, the Virgin Mary.