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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Piastra - Cosimo I
| Silver (.958) | 32.46 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Cosimo I (1569-1574) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1568-1572 |
| Value | 1 Piastra (15⁄2) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Silver (.958) |
| Weight | 32.46 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#391110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. John stands with crosier and right hand raised
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S • IOANNES 🟌 • BAPTISTA •
• 1570 •
Translation: Saint John the Baptist
Engraver: Pietro Paolo Galeotti
Comment
Cosimo I de' Medici became Duke of the Republic of Florence in 1537 until 1557, then Duke of Florence and Siena from 1557-1569. In 1569, Pope Pius V raised Cosimo to Grand Duke of Tuscany. Earlier dies of the Cosimo I piastra carry his original title:
COSMVS MEDICES FLOREN[TIÆ] ET SENAR[VM] DVX II
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Piastra - Cosimo I 1568-1572 coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it features a unique design element: the coat of arms of the Medici family, who ruled the Grand Duchy at the time. The coat of arms is displayed on the reverse side of the coin, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This design element serves as a symbol of the powerful Medici family and their influence over the region.
