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1/2 Piastra - Cosimo I
Issuer | Tuscany, Grand Duchy of |
Year | 1569-1573 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1/2 Piastra (15⁄4) |
Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
Composition | Silver (.958) |
Weight | 15.59 g |
Dimensions | 36 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round
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Orientation | |
Engraver(s) | Pietro Paolo Galeotti |
In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | MIR#167/2 |
Obverse description | Armored and cloaked bust right |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | ✲COS •
MED • MAGNVS • DVX • ETRVRIÆ· (Translation: Cosimo I de` Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany) |
Reverse description | St. John stands with crosier and right hand raised, surrounded by followers |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | S • IOANNES * • BAPTISTA •
• 1570 • (Translation: Saint John the Baptist) |
Edge | |
Mint | |
Mintage | 1569 - - 1570 - - 1571 - - 1572 - - 1573 - -
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Catalog ID | 4351778300 |
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