Papal States 1 Testone - Sixtus V, 1587

S.Peter; Bust

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Papal States Papal States
Currency Scudo (1534 – 1835)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Teston
Year 1587
Ruler Sixtus V (1585–1590)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 9.13
Diameter (mm) 30
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from Papal States. Issued in 1587. Struck in Silver. Measures 30 mm and weighs 9.13 g.

Obverse
Bust Right (Sixtus Supreme Pontiff Year 3)
Reverse
St. Peter standing, rising keys in the right hand (St. Peter
Soul Rome)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1588)  — AN. IIII
ND (1587)  — ANN. III
1587  — AN. III
ND (1586)  — AN. II

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