1/2 Piastra - Cosimo I

€391,113.00
IssuerTuscany, Grand Duchy of
Year1569-1573
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Piastra (15⁄4)
CurrencyLira (1533-1826)
CompositionSilver (.958)
Weight15.59 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)Pietro Paolo Galeotti
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#167/2
Obverse descriptionArmored and cloaked bust right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✲COS • MED • MAGNVS • DVX • ETRVRIÆ·
(Translation: Cosimo I de` Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany)
Reverse descriptionSt. John stands with crosier and right hand raised, surrounded by followers
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS • IOANNES * • BAPTISTA • • 1570 •
(Translation: Saint John the Baptist)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1569  - -
1570  - -
1571  - -
1572  - -
1573  - -
Catalog ID4351778300
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