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1 Pezza Della Rosa - Cosimo III
1703 year| Silver | 25.86 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Cosimo III (1670-1723) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1703 |
| Value | 1 Silver Pezza della Rosa (23⁄24) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 25.86 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#51308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Rosebush
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GRATIA OBVIA VLTIO QVAESITA
• LIBVRNI •
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pezza Della Rosa - Cosimo III 1703 coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it features a unique design element: a small rose on the reverse side, which gives the coin its name "Pezza Della Rosa" (Rose Coin) in Italian. This design was introduced by Cosimo III, the Grand Duke of Tuscany, as a way to showcase the beauty and prosperity of the region. The rose symbolized the growth and flourishing of the Tuscan people and was a nod to the region's rich agricultural heritage.
