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1 Testone - Sixtus V S.Peter; Bust
1587 (1586-1588) years| Silver | 9.13 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Sixtus V (1585-1590) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1587 (1586-1588) |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.13 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#391592 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. Peter standing, rising keys in the right hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: ٠S٠PETRVS٠ALMA٠ROMA٠
Translation:
St. Peter
Soul Rome
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone - Sixtus V (S.Peter; Bust) 1587 (1586-1588) coin from Papal States is that it features a unique design element - the bust of Saint Peter, which is not commonly found on coins from this time period. This design choice was likely made to emphasize the importance of Saint Peter in Catholicism and to reinforce the Papal States' connection to the Catholic Church.
