© Greg Laws (CC BY-NC)
© Greg Laws (CC BY-NC)
1 Lira - Ferdinando I de'Medici
1591 year| Silver | 2.82 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Ferdinand I (1587-1609) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1591 |
| Value | 1 Giulio (⅔) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.82 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#341433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding the Coat of Arms of the House of Medici
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ECCE • AN CILLA • 🟌 • DOMINI
• 1591 •
Translation: Ferdinando I de'Medici THE GREAT LEADER OF ETRURIA III
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Lira - Ferdinando I de'Medici 1591 coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it features an image of Ferdinando I de'Medici, who was the first Grand Duke of Tuscany, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Medici family on the other. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 1587 to 1609, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.
