Duchy of Savoy Testone - Emanuele Filiberto, 1559 – 1561

Type 1

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Savoy Duchy of Savoy
Currency Lira
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Testone
Year 1559 – 1561
Ruler Emmanuel Philibert the Ironhead (Emanuele Filiberto I) (1553–1580)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Weight (g) 8.98
Diameter (mm) 30
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Testone from Duchy of Savoy. Issued from 1559 to 1561. Struck in Silver. Measures 30 mm and weighs 8.98 g.

Obverse
Armoured bust of the duke facing left.
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Savoy.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1561 V —
1560 A —
1560 V —
1559 A —
1559 V —

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