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1 Crazia - Ferdinando II De Medici ND
| Billon | 0.9 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Ferdinand II (1621-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1670 |
| Value | 1 Crazia (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#350144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
S. John Baptist to left;
Script: Latin
Lettering: S•IOANNES•BAPTISTA
Comment
There are many varietiesInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Crazia coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinando II de Medici, who was a prominent patron of the arts and sciences. He supported the work of scientists such as Galileo Galilei and Evangelista Torricelli, and he also founded the Accademia del Cimento, which was a scientific society that aimed to promote scientific inquiry and experimentation. This coin, which was minted during his reign, is a tangible reminder of the cultural and scientific achievements of the Medici dynasty during that time.
