1 Testone - Gregory XIII Nativity

€1.00
IssuerPapal States
Year1572-1573
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (0.30)
CurrencyScudo (1534-1835)
CompositionSilver (.9167)
Weight9.48 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Munt#36 , MIR#1121/1-2 , Berman#1154
Obverse descriptionPapal arms between two angels. Mintmaster`s sign at the end of legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGREGORIVS XIII PONT M
(Translation: Gregory 13th Supreme Pontiff)
Reverse descriptionClassical representation of the nativity. Joseph, Jesus and Mary in the foreground, the ox and the donkey sticking out of a stable; a star in the field. Three angels above. Mintmaster`s sign at the end of legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLETAMINI GENTES * ROMA *
(Translation: Be happy, people)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1572-1573)  - -
ND (1572-1573)  - Mintmaster sign only in obverse -
Catalog ID5563844440
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