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1 Luigino - Ferdinando II
| Silver | 2.22 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Ferdinand II (1621-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1657-1665 |
| Value | 1 Luigino (¼) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.22 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#89267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned French shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLIDEOVIRT • HON • ET GLOR
• 16 60 •
Comment
(fr)Ces pièces de 5 sols étaient frappées pour le commerce avec le Levant et sont appelées aussi luigino.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Luigino - Ferdinando II 1657-1665 coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in Florence, which was the capital of the Grand Duchy. The reign of Ferdinando II (1610-1670) saw the establishment of several artistic academies and the promotion of the arts, which helped to foster a cultural renaissance in the city. This coin, made of silver and weighing 2.22g, is a tangible representation of the economic and cultural prosperity of the time.
