Alexander VIII 1689 Testone by Antonio Travani

Bust of Alexander VIII right/ Saints Peter and Paul illuminated by the Holy Spirit. Rare silver Testone which shares the design of the gold Quadrupla coin. By engraver and medallist Antonio Travani. VF, pierced, rather nice, with original grey toning, never cleaned. From an old collection of papal coins of the 1940s. Berman #2179, Muntoni #21. Alexander VIII reigned for less than 17 months.

Price:

175.00

Pope:

Alexander VIII

Regnal Year:

Anno I

Condition:

VF

Catalog #:

Berman-2179
Muntoni-21

Year:

1689

Country:

Papal States

Denomination:

Testone

Metal:

Silver

Diameter:

31.5mm

Weight:

9.0g

Artist:

Antonio Travani

Mintage:

-

Mint:

Rome

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