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Demi pezza della rosa - Cosimo III
1697 year| Silver | 12.75 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Cosimo III (1670-1723) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1697 |
| Value | ½ Silver Pezza della Rosa (23⁄48) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.75 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#415366 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Circular legend surrounded by grenetis, two intertwined rose branches in bloom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GRATIA OBVIA VLTIO QVAESITA
• LIBVRNI •
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Demi pezza della rosa - Cosimo III 1697 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small rose on the reverse side, which gives the coin its name "Demi pezza della rosa" (meaning "half rose" in Italian). This design was introduced by Grand Duke Cosimo III in 1697 as a way to symbolize the unity of the Tuscan people and to promote trade and commerce within the region. The coin was widely used throughout the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
