© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Giulio - Alessandro ND
| Silver | 2.82 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1532-1537 |
| Value | 1 Giulio (⅕) |
| Currency | Fiorino (1115-1532) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.82 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint John the Baptist, seated and turned toward right, reading a bookheld in his left hand and holding a long, cross-tipped staff in his right
Script: Latin
Lettering: •S• IOHANNES• •BATISTA•
Engraver: Benvenuto Cellini
Comment
Alessandro was the first Medici ruler of Florence granted the title DukeInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Giulio - Alessandro ND (1532-1537) from Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) made of Silver weighing 2.82 g is that it features an image of the Grand Duke, Giulio di Alessandro, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Medici family on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in Florence, and the design reflects the influence of the Renaissance on the art and architecture of the period.
