Duchy of Mantua Testone - William I, 1550 – 1587

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Mantua Duchy of Mantua
Currency Scudo
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Testone
Year 1550 – 1587
Ruler William I (1550–1587)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 8.87
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Testone from Duchy of Mantua. Issued from 1550 to 1587. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 8.87 g.

Obverse
Saint Longinus, kneeling, nimbate and holding lance, giving the pyx to Saint Andrew.
Reverse
Standing figure of Saint Barbara in left profile, holding palm in right hand and a small tower in left (Saint Barbara, Mantova)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1550-1587) 

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