© Nomisma
© Nomisma
1 Testone - Pius IV EXVRGAT DEVS ND
| Silver | 8.03 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius IV (1559-1565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1559-1565 |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.03 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#370862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Risen christ standing, holdin a long cross;
around 3 soldiers, a view of the city in background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
٠EXVRGAT DEVS٠
٠AL٠ROMA٠
٠A٠E٠
Translation:
God will rise
Soul Rome
Comment
Not listed in Muntoni and Berman; only two speciments known.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone coin from Papal States made of Silver weighing 8.03g is that it features an image of Pope Pius IV on one side, while the other side bears the inscription "EXVRGAT DEVS" which means "God is exalted" in Latin. This coin was minted during the papacy of Pope Pius IV (1559-1565) and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Papal States.
