© Nomisma
© Nomisma
1 Testone - Pius IV S PETRVS APOSTOLVS ND
| Silver | 9.60 g | 30 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 | 9.60 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#370868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 9.60g is that it was minted 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, and the coat of arms of the Pope on the other.
