© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Teston - Pius IV Alexandre Farnèse Legate ND
| Silver | 9.36 g | - |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius IV (1559-1565) |
| Legate | Alessandro Farnese (1541-1565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1559-1565 |
| Value | 1 Teston (½) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.36 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#300480 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORIA.IN.EXCELSIS.DEO
Translation: Glory to God in the highest.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Pius IV, who was a member of the powerful Farnese family and was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on one side and the coat of arms of the Farnese family on the other, symbolizing the close connection between the Papacy and the Farnese family during this time period.
