1 Piastra - Cosimo I
| Issuer | Tuscany, Grand Duchy of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1568-1572 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Piastra (15⁄2) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Silver (.958) |
| Weight | 32.46 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | Pietro Paolo Galeotti |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | MIR#166/1 |
| Obverse description | Armored and cloaked bust right |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
• COSMVS • MED • MAGNVS • DVX • ETRVRIÆ· (Translation: Cosimo I de` Medici Grand Duke of Tuscany) |
| Reverse description | St. John stands with crosier and right hand raised |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
S • IOANNES * • BAPTISTA • • 1570 • (Translation: Saint John the Baptist) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1568 - - 1569 - - 1570 - - 1572 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 7280551380 |
| Additional information |
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