Testone - William I

€319,868.00
IssuerMantua, Duchy of
Year1550-1587
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Testone (1/4)
CurrencyScudo
CompositionSilver
Weight8.87 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#510
Obverse descriptionSaint Longinus, kneeling, nimbate and holding lance, giving the pyx to Saint Andrew.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✶NIHIL ✶ ISTO ✶ TRISTE ✶ RECEPTO
Reverse descriptionStanding figure of Saint Barbara in left profile, holding palm in right hand and a small tower in left
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✶SANCTA✶ BARBARA (exergue): ✶MAN✶
(Translation: Saint Barbara, Mantova)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1550-1587)  - -
Catalog ID2362766660
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