1 Piastra - Ferdinando I

Issuer Tuscany, Grand Duchy of
Year 1587-1588
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Piastra (15⁄2)
Currency Lira (1533-1826)
Composition Silver
Weight 32.53 g
Diameter 41 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CNI XII#9/10, MIR#201/1
Obverse description Bust right in cardinal`s cassock
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering • FERD • M • CAR • MAG • DVX • ETRVRIÆ III ✿ • 1587 • ✿
(Translation: Cardinal Ferdinando I de` Medici, Third Grand Duke of Tuscany)
Reverse description Crowned cross of St. Stephen framed by galero and the balls of the Medici
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering • A • DNO • FACTVM • EST • ISTVD •
(Translation: This is the Lord`s doing)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1587 - -
1588 - -
Numisquare ID 6901602510
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