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1 Testone - Sixtus V S.Peter; Arms
| Silver | 7.71 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Sixtus V (1585-1590) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1587-1588 (1585-1590) |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.71 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#364603 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. Peter standing, rising keys in the right hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: S٠PETRVS٠ALMA٠ROMA٠
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone - Sixtus V (S.Peter; Arms) 1587-1588 (1585-1590) coin from Papal States is that it features an image of Saint Peter, who is considered the patron saint of Rome and the Catholic Church, on one side, and the coat of arms of Pope Sixtus V on the other. This coin was minted during Sixtus V's papacy, which lasted from 1585 to 1590, and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Papal States.
