1 Testone

Issuer Siena Republic
Year 1557-1569
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Testone
Currency
Composition Silver
Weight 8.91 g
Diameter 31 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s) Agnolo Fraschini
In circulation to
Reference(s) CNI XI#6/18, MIR#578
Obverse description Circular legend surrounded by greneti, bust of Cosimo 1st de Medici on the right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering COSMVS • MED • FLOREN • ET • SENARVM DVX II •
Reverse description Circular legend surrounded by grenetis, the nimbed and veiled Virgin Mary above the clouds with open arms, protecting the city below.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering SENA VETVS CIVITAS VIRGINIS •
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1557-1569) - -
Numisquare ID 9116493840
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