© Nomisma
© Nomisma
1 Testone - Pius IV S PETRVS APOSTOLVS ND
| Silver | 8.33 g | 29 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 | 8.33 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#370865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Seated St. Peter holding straight keys.
Mint master sign betwee RO MA in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
APOSTOLVS· ·S·PETRVS·
·RO MA·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone coin from Papal States made of Silver weighing 8.33g is that it was issued during the reign of Pope Pius IV (1559-1565) and features an image of St. Peter, one of Jesus' twelve apostles and considered the first bishop of Rome, on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of the Pope. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin in the Papal States during that time.
