Demi pezza d'oro della rosa - Cosimo III 1718 front Demi pezza d'oro della rosa - Cosimo III 1718 back
Demi pezza d'oro della rosa - Cosimo III 1718 photo
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Demi pezza d'oro della rosa - Cosimo III

1718 year
Gold 3.45 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States)
Grand duke
Cosimo III (1670-1723)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1718
Value
½ Gold Pezza della rosa (40⁄3)
Currency
Lira (1533-1826)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.45 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#415368
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Circular legend surrounded by grenetis, two intertwined rose branches in bloom.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GRATIA OBVIA VLTIO QVAESITA
• LIBVRNI •

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Demi pezza d'oro della rosa - Cosimo III 1718 coin is that it was minted during the reign of Cosimo III de' Medici, who was the penultimate ruler of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. He was known for his strong support of the arts and sciences, and his reign saw a flourishing of culture and trade in Tuscany. The coin itself is a testament to the wealth and prosperity of the region during this time, as it was made of gold and features a beautiful design of a rose, which was a symbol of the Medici family.