© Numismatica Varesi
© Numismatica Varesi
1 Testone - Urban VIII Jubilee
1625 year| Silver (.917) | 9.42 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Urban VIII (Urbanus VIII) (1623-1644) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1625 |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 9.42 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#357569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Holy Door and the Saint Shroud inside, Virgin statue on the top
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QVI·INGREDITV· ·SINE·MACVLA
RO MA
Translation:
The one who walks without guilt
Rome
Comment
More than 60 varieties are known in legend and coat of arms.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone - Urban VIII (Jubilee) 1625 coin from Papal States is that it was minted to commemorate the Holy Year of 1625, which was declared by Pope Urban VIII to encourage pilgrimages to Rome and to promote spiritual renewal among Catholics. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on one side and an image of the Holy Door on the other, which symbolizes the entrance to the Holy Year. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its historical significance makes it an interesting piece of numismatic history.
