© Nomisma
© Nomisma
1 Testone - Urban VIII S. Peter and S. Paul ND
| Silver (.9167) | 9.35 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Urban VIII (Urbanus VIII) (1623-1644) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1628-1631 |
| Value | 1 Teston (0.30) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 9.35 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#339772 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
SS. Peter and Paul standing, keys in Peter right hand, book in the left one. S. Paul keep a sword with the left hand. Mintmaster initials on their feet.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S · PETRVS · S · PAVLVS
ROMA
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone coin from the Papal States is that it features an image of Saint Peter and Saint Paul on its reverse side, which symbolizes the spiritual authority of the Pope and the Catholic Church.
