© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
1 Testone - Paulus IV ND
| Silver | 9.51 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Ancona (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Paul IV (Paulus IV) (1555-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1555-1559 |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.51 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#119343 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Seated crowned St. Peter holding keys.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·S·PETRVS·AP OSTOLVS·1557
·AN CO·
Translation:
Saint Peter Apostle
Ancona
Comment
Variant with date at the end of the obverse legendInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone coin from Ancona (Papal States) is that it features an image of Pope Paul IV (1555-1559) on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of the Papal States. This coin was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe, and its design reflects the powerful influence of the Catholic Church during that era.
