1/2 Piastra - Cosimo I
| Issuer | Tuscany, Grand Duchy of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1569-1573 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Piastra (15⁄4) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Silver (.958) |
| Weight | 15.59 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | Pietro Paolo Galeotti |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | MIR#167/2 |
| Obverse description | Armored and cloaked bust right |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
✲COS • MED • MAGNVS • DVX • ETRVRIÆ· (Translation: Cosimo I de` Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany) |
| Reverse description | St. John stands with crosier and right hand raised, surrounded by followers |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
S • IOANNES * • BAPTISTA • • 1570 • (Translation: Saint John the Baptist) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1569 - - 1570 - - 1571 - - 1572 - - 1573 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 4351778300 |
| Additional information |
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