Ferrara (Papal States) 1 Testone - Alexander VII, 1656
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Information
Country
Ferrara (Papal States)
Ferrara (Papal States)
Currency
Scudo
(1534 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Teston
Year
1656
Rulers
Alexander VII
(1655–1667)
, Giambattista Spada
(1654–1657)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
9.25
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Teston from Ferrara (Papal States). Issued in 1656. Struck in Silver. Measures 30 mm and weighs 9.25 g.
- Obverse
- Capped bust to right. IS monogram twice, below shoulder. (Pope ALexander VIII)
- Reverse
- Saint George on horseback right, slaying dragon. Below, Spada arms, Ferrara city arms and IS monogram. (Saint George, protector of Ferrara)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1656 | — |
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