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2 Lire - Francesco I 4th series
1577 year| Silver | 31 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Francesco I (1574-1587) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1577 |
| Value | 1 Testone = 2 Lire |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 31 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#128406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. John seated above date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S • IOANNES • ✹ B APTISTA •
• 1577•
Comment
Lettering varieties exist.FRAN •MED •MAGN •DVX •ETRVRIÆ •stella a 6 punte II R/ Tutto come sopra. (CNI XII n.42)
FRAN •MED •MAGN •DVX •ETRVRIÆ • •II • R/ Tutto come sopra. (CNI XII n.43)
FRAN •MED •MAGN • DVX •ETRVRIÆ • •II • R/ S •IOANNES • B APTISTA • Esergo •1577 • (CNI XII n.44)
FRAN •M •MAGN • DVX ETRVRIÆ II • R/ Tutto come sopra. (CNI XII n.45)
FRAN •M •MAGN •DVX •ETRVRIÆ • II • Tutto come sopra. (CNI XII n.46)
•FRAN •M •MAGN •DVX •ETRVRIÆ II R/ S •IOANNES • • B APTISTA • Esergo •15 7 7 • (CNI XII n.47)
FRAN •M •MAGN • DVX •ETRVRIÆ II • R/ S •IOANNES • • B APTISTA Esergo •1577 • CNI XII n.48)
stella a 6 punte FRAN •M •MAGN •DVX •ETRVRIÆ •II R/ S •IOANNE Sstella a 6 punte giglio BAPTISTA • Esergo •1577 • (CNI XII n.49)
S •IOANNES (CNI XII n.50)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Lire - Francesco I (4th series) 1577 coin from Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "F" in the center, which stands for "Florence," the capital city of Tuscany. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, beneath the image of Francesco I, and it adds an extra layer of historical and cultural significance to the coin.
