1 Lira - Ferdinando I 1600-1608 front 1 Lira - Ferdinando I 1600-1608 back
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1 Lira - Ferdinando I

 
Silver (.958) 4.20 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States)
Grand duke
Ferdinand I (1587-1609)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1600-1608
Value
1 Lira
Currency
Lira (1533-1826)
Composition
Silver (.958)
Weight
4.20 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#196646
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Beheading if John the Baptist; date in exergue

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VT • TESTIMONIVM • VM • PERHIBERET •
1601

Translation: To bear witness

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Lira - Ferdinando I 1600-1608 coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it features an image of a crowned eagle on the reverse side, which symbolizes the power and authority of the Grand Duke.