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Webster 1913 Edition


Testoon

Tes-toon′

,
Noun.
[It.
testone
. See
Tester
a coin.]
An Italian silver coin. The testoon of Rome is worth 1s. 3d. sterling, or about thirty cents.
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Webster 1828 Edition


Testoon

TESTOON'

,
Noun.
A silver coin in Italy and Portugal. In Florence, the testoon is worth two lire or three paoli, about seventeen pence sterling, or thirty two cents. At Lisbon, the testoon, as a money of account, is valued at 100 rees, about seven pence sterling, or twelve and a half cents.