© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
1 Testone - Pius V ND
| Silver | 9.53 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Ancona (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius V (1566-1572) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1566-1572 |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.53 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#119377 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Seated saint holding keys.
Mintmaster's sign between AN CO
Script: Latin
Lettering:
APOSTOLVS· ·S·PETRVS·
·AN (SB) CO·
Translation:
Apostle Saint Peter
Ancona
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mintmaster's signs:- (SB) Stefano Benincasa
- (¥) Mazzeo Mazzei
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone coin from Ancona (Papal States) made of Silver weighing 9.53g is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Pius V, who was a member of the Dominican Order and a prominent figure in the Counter-Reformation movement. He was known for his strong stance against Protestantism and his efforts to reform the Catholic Church, which is reflected in the coin's design. The coin features an image of the Pope on one side and the Papal coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the Pope's authority and influence during his papacy.
