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1 Florin - Cosimo III
| Gold (.999) | 3.18 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Cosimo III (1670-1723) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1712-1723 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Fiorino) (40⁄3) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.18 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#98911 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Seated St. John the Baptist, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S·IOANNES·BAPTISTA·1722·
Comment
Known in Italian as Fiorino or Zecchino.
Interesting fact
The 1 Florin coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, minted during the reign of Cosimo III (1712-1723), is interesting because it was made of .999 gold and weighed 3.18 grams, which was a relatively high purity and weight for a circulating coin at that time.
