Papal States 1 Testone - Urban VIII, 1642

Radiant Madonna - Arms

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Papal States Papal States
Currency Scudo (1534 – 1835)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Teston
Year 1642
Ruler Urban VIII (Urbanus VIII) (1623–1644)
Composition Silver (.916)
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g) 8.05
Diameter (mm) 29
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from Papal States. Issued in 1642. Struck in Silver (.916). Measures 29 mm and weighs 8.05 g.

Obverse
Papal arms (Urban 8th Supreme Pontiff Year 20)
Reverse
Radiant Virgin Mary standing on crescent. (Under your protection)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1643)  — A. XXI
ND (1642)  — A. XX
1642  — A. XX

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