1 Florin - Gian Gastone 1723-1736 front 1 Florin - Gian Gastone 1723-1736 back
1 Florin - Gian Gastone 1723-1736 photo
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1 Florin - Gian Gastone

 
Gold (.999) 3.18 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States)
Grand duke
Gian Gastone (1723-1737)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1723-1736
Value
1 Florin (Fiorino) (40⁄3)
Currency
Lira (1533-1826)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
3.18 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#98771
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Seated St. John the Baptist, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S·IOANNES·BAPTISTA·1729·

Comment

Known in Italian as Fiorino or Zecchino.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Florin - Gian Gastone 1723-1736 coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "G" in the center, which stands for "Gian Gastone," the name of the ruling Grand Duke at the time. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the time and adds to its historical and numismatic significance.