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1 Quattrino - Ferdinando II de' Medici First Series ND
| Copper | 0.70 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Ferdinand II (1621-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1670 |
| Value | 1 Quattrino (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.70 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#82650 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
St. John the Baptist sitting with his head turned to the left his right hand raised and his left hand holds a long cross
Lettering: S . IOANNES . BAPTI ST
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Quattrino - Ferdinando II de' Medici (First Series) ND (1621-1670) coin from Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in Tuscany, which was ruled by the Medici family. The coin features an image of Ferdinando II de' Medici on one side and the Tuscan coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the powerful and influential reign of the Medici family during that time.
