1 Testone - Bonifacio Ferrero Saint Benign

Issuer Abbey of Fruttuaria (Italian States)
Year 1529-1543
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Silver
Weight 7.41 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR PSLC#851
Obverse description Crowned eagle with wings spread and head turned left, within thin concentric circles.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering BONIFACIVSICARIPPOSBFAB
(Translation: Bonifacius I cardinal Ivrea Abbott of saint  Benignus in Fruttuaria)
Reverse description Standing, forward facing figure of Saint Benignus holding downward pointing sword in left hand, banner in right.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering * SANCTVS * BENIGNVS *MAR
(Translation: Saint Benignus)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1529-1543) - -
Numisquare ID 8776394250
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