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1 Testone - Paul V St. Paul Standing ND
| Silver (.916) | 9.21 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Paul V (Paulus V) (1605-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1608-1611 |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 9.21 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#320786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Saint Paul standing left, holding a sword on the right hand and a book on the left one
Script: Latin
Lettering: S • PAVLVS • ALMA • ROMA
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties exit in Coat of Arms decorationsInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone - Paul V (St. Paul Standing) ND (1608-1611) coin from Papal States is that it features an image of Saint Paul standing on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of Pope Paul V. This coin was minted during the papacy of Pope Paul V, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his support for the arts. The coin's design was likely meant to symbolize the Pope's commitment to promoting the teachings of Saint Paul and spreading the message of Christianity.
