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© Yale University Art Gallery
1 Testone - Pius IV
1563 (1559-1565) years| Silver | 9.59 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Ancona (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius IV (1559-1565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1563 (1559-1565) |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.59 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#117965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Seated St. Peter holding keys.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
APOSTALVS· ·S·PETRVS·
·ANCO·
Translation:
Apostle Saint Peter
Ancona
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone coin from Ancona (Papal States) made of Silver weighing 9.59g is that it was issued during the reign of Pope Pius IV (1559-1565) and features an image of the Pope on one side and the Papal coat of arms on the other.
