© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
1 Testone - Paul V St. Paul
1609 year| Silver (.916) | 9.596 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Paul V (Paulus V) (1605-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1609 |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 9.596 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#276280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. Paul standing holding sword and book
Script: Latin
Lettering: S٠PAVLVS٠AL MA٠ROMA٠
Translation:
Saint Paul
Soul of Rome
Interesting fact
The 1 Testone coin from the Papal States, featuring Paul V (St. Paul), has an interesting feature. It was minted in 1609 with a unique silver content of .916, which is higher than the standard .900 silver used in many other coins of that time. This means that the coin contains a higher percentage of pure silver than many other coins circulating during the same period.
