1 Testone - Gregory XIII Simple shield

Issuer Ancona (Papal States)
Year 1572-1585
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Teston (0.30)
Currency Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition Silver
Weight 9.42 g
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#1204/1-2 , Berman#1218 , Munt#231, 237
Obverse description Papal arms. Oval simple shield.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GREGORIVS· ·XIII·PON·M·
(Translation: Gregory 13th Supreme Pontiff)
Reverse description Seated saint.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ·APOSTOLVS ·S· PETRVS· ANCONA
(Translation: Apostle Saint Peter Ancona)
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage ND (1572-1585) - Dragon armrests -
ND (1572-1585) - Spiral armrests -
Numisquare ID 4958758400
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