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Definition of Testoon
1. n. An Italian silver coin. The testoon of Rome is worth 1s. 3d. sterling, or about thirty cents.
Definition of Testoon
1. Noun. An old Italian silver coin. ¹
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Definition of Testoon
1. teston [n -S] - See also: teston
Lexicographical Neighbors of Testoon
Literary usage of Testoon
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. London by Charles Knight (1842)
"The name testoon [Groat or Shilling oi Henry VII.., [The George Noble of Henry
... The testoon in the course of a reign or two obtained a bad reputation, ..."
2. The Numismatic Circularby Spink & Son by Spink & Son (1908)
"VF Cross potent testoon 1557, legends and types as before. ... The dies for this
piece and the testoon of same type, were made by an Englishman of the name ..."
3. A Guide to the Coins of Great Britain & Ireland, in Gold, Silver, and Copper by William Stewart Thorburn (1888)
"Half testoon (46 grains).—Similar to above. (See Fig. 110.) A specimen, extra fine,
... A testoon of 1561, with a Francis and Mary VICIT LEO ..."
4. A Guide to the History and Valuation of the Coins of Great Britain and by William Stewart Thorburn, Herbert A. Grueber (1905)
"testoon (94$ grains) of Francis and Mary.—Dated 1558 and 1559. Obv., FRAN . ET .
... Half testoon (474 grains).—Dated 1558 and 1559. A specimen realised £2. ..."
5. Handbook of the Coins of Great Britain and Ireland in the British Museum by Herbert Appold Grueber (1899)
"All 11 pts. fine to 1 pt. alloy except testoon and Half-testoon of 2nd issue,
period i., which were 3 pts. fine to 1 pt. alloy. Billon. ..."
6. A Handbook to the Coinage of Scotland: Giving a Description of Every Variety by John Drummond Robertson (1878)
"The testoon weighs 118 grs. and the Half in proportion. Fineness. ... The testoon
is not uncommon, but the Half is very rare. THIRD COINAGE.—1556—8. ..."
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