© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Testone - Sede Vacante
1655 year| Silver | 9.3 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Ferrara (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Legate | Giambattista Spada (1654-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1655 |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.3 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#364287 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of the city of Ferrara supported by two angels. Letters I S beneath crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVITAS ✶ FERRARIÆ ✶ 1655 ✶
Translation: City of Ferrara
Comment
The arms obverse are those of Giambatista Spada, who was papal legate to Ferrara.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone - Sede Vacante 1655 coin from Ferrara (Papal States) is that it features an image of the Papal Tiara and Keys on one side, which symbolizes the authority of the Pope and the Catholic Church.
