1 Testone - Paul IV St. Peter with tiara

€1.00
IssuerPapal States
Year1555-1559
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (0.30)
CurrencyScudo (1534-1835)
CompositionSilver
Weight9.12 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Munt#7-8 , MIR#1023/1-2 , Berman#1038
Obverse descriptionPapal arms, oval shield in ornate frame
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPAVLVS٠IIII٠ ٠PONT٠MAX٠
(Translation: Paul 4th Supreme Pontiff)
Reverse descriptionSaint Peter seated, with tiara. Mintmaster`s sign below between O and M
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering٠S٠PETRVS٠ ٠APOSTOLVS RO MA
(Translation: Apostle Saint Peter)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (1555-1559)  - -
Catalog ID8597232960
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