Papal States 1 Testone - Gregory XIII, 1581 – 1584

Religion

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Papal States Papal States
Currency Scudo (1534 – 1835)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Teston
Year 1581 – 1584
Ruler Gregory XIII (Gregorius XIII) (1572–1585)
Composition Silver (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 9.42
Diameter (mm) 29
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from Papal States. Issued from 1581 to 1584. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 29 mm and weighs 9.42 g.

Obverse
Bust of Gregory XIII facing left (Gregory 13th Supreme Pontiff Year 10)
Reverse
Religion seated left, in front of Saint Peter's Basilica (Religion United)
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1584  A. XIII
1582  A. XI
1581  A. X
ND (1572-1585) 
ND (1572-1585)  Bust of Gregory XIII facing right

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