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½ Tollero - Cosimo III
1683 year| Silver | 13 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Cosimo III (1670-1723) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1683 |
| Value | ½ Thaler (10⁄3) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#89264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Single-masted ship with date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRAESIDIVM • ET • DECVS
LIBVRNI
•1683•
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Tollero - Cosimo III 1683 coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "C" on the reverse side, which stands for "Cosimo," the name of the ruling monarch at the time. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
