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Testone - Emmanuel Philibert I Type
| Silver | 8.98 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Savoy (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Emmanuel Philibert the Ironhead (Emanuele Filiberto I) (1553-1580) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1559-1561 |
| Value | 1 Testone (¾) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.98 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#200768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Savoy.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUXILIUM • MEUM • A • DOMINO •
1559
V
Comment
The coin in the main image (8.98g, BB):⸰ Auctioned by Nomisma Spa, Auction 50, 15 October 2014, Lot 332. Estimated at 2,500 EUR, unsold.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Testone coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emmanuel Philibert I, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the government of the Duchy of Savoy. This coin, which was minted between 1559 and 1561, features an image of the duke on one side and the Savoyard coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a deliberate choice to demonstrate the wealth and power of the Duchy. Despite its age, the Testone coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
