Grosso Guelfo of 5 Soldi 6 Denari

€409,806.00
IssuerFlorence, Republic of
Year1448-1454
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Soldi 4 Denari (4⁄15)
CurrencyFiorino (1115-1532)
CompositionSilver (.9583)
Weight2.3 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)Giovanni di Amerigo Benci
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#61
Obverse descriptionOrnate lily of Florence. Legend begins at lower left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDET • TIBI • FLORERE • XPS • FLORENTIĀ • VERE
(Translation: Florence, may Christ truly grant that you flourish)
Reverse descriptionSaint 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 scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· SANTVS · IOANNES · BATISTA
Edge
Mint
MintageND (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 -
Catalog ID9489151550
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