© Numismatica Picena
© Numismatica Picena
1 Testone - Paul V ND
| Silver | 9.41 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Paul V (Paulus V) (1605-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1606-1608 |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.41 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#393924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. Peter and St. Paul standing.
Arms of mint master Roberto Primi below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
٠S٠PETRVS٠ ٠S٠PAVLVS٠
٠RO MA٠
Translation:
Saint Peter, Saint Paul
Rome
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone coin from the Papal States, minted during the reign of Pope Paul V (1606-1608), is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "S.P.Q.R." (Senatus Populusque Romanus) on the reverse side. This shield is a nod to the ancient Roman Republic and signifies the Papal States' connection to the Roman Empire.
