Grosso Guelfo of 5 Soldi 6 Denari
| Issuer | Florence, Republic of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1448-1454 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Soldi 4 Denari (4⁄15) |
| Currency | Fiorino (1115-1532) |
| Composition | Silver (.9583) |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | Giovanni di Amerigo Benci |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | MIR#61 |
| Obverse description | Ornate lily of Florence. Legend begins at lower left. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
DET • TIBI • FLORERE • XPS • FLORENTIĀ • VERE (Translation: Florence, may Christ truly grant that you flourish) |
| Reverse description | Saint John the Baptist, nimbate and enthroned, right hand raised in benediction with Guelph arms at fingertips, and cross-tipped staff on his left shoulder. Right foot divides legend, which ends with mintmaster`s mark |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | · SANTVS · IOANNES · BATISTA |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (1448) - Semester II, MIR 61/1 - ND (1449) - Semester I, MIR 61/2 - ND (1449) - Semester II, MIR 61/3 - ND (1450) - Semester I, MIR 61/4 - ND (1450) - Semester II, MIR 61/5 - ND (1451) - Semester I, MIR 61/6 - ND (1451) - Semester II, MIR 61/7 - ND (1452) - Semester I, MIR 61/8 - ND (1452) - Semester II, MIR 61/9 - ND (1453) - Semester I, MIR 61/10 - ND (1453) - Semester II, MIR 61/11 - ND (1454) - Semester I, MIR 61/12 - |
| Numisquare ID | 9489151550 |
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