1 Testone - Bonifacio Ferrero Saint Benign

€2.00
IssuerAbbey of Fruttuaria (Italian States)
Year1529-1543
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionSilver
Weight7.41 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR PSLC#851
Obverse descriptionCrowned eagle with wings spread and head turned left, within thin concentric circles.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringBONIFACIVSICARIPPOSBFAB
(Translation: Bonifacius I cardinal Ivrea Abbott of saint  Benignus in Fruttuaria)
Reverse descriptionStanding, forward facing figure of Saint Benignus holding downward pointing sword in left hand, banner in right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* SANCTVS * BENIGNVS *MAR
(Translation: Saint Benignus)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1529-1543)  - -
Catalog ID8776394250
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