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Grosso of 7 Soldi ND
1503 year| Silver (.9583) | 1.9 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Florence (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic of Florence (1115-1532) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1503 |
| Value | 7 Soldi (7⁄20) |
| Currency | Fiorino (1115-1532) |
| Composition | Silver (.9583) |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#420906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full length figure of John the Baptist WITHOUT BEARD and head turned partially right divides legend. Right arm outstretched, left hand holding mid-length cross-tipped staff.
Mintmaster's mark above right arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: •S • IOHĀNNES • • BATISTA
Translation: Saint John the Baptist
Engraver: Mariotto Rucellai
Comment
This type of Florence grosso with Saint John standing is distinguished from others before and after it by Saint John NOT having a beard, combined with the full spelling BATISTA.
Though undated, the coin's date of production can be determined from the mint master's symbol:
1503, 1st Semester (MIR 66/1) - A. Manelli mintmaster (main photos)
1503, 2d Semester (MIR 66/2) - Giovanni di Adovardo Portinari
© Numismatica Varesi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Grosso of 7 Soldi ND (1503) from Republic of Florence (Italian States) is that it was minted during the reign of Lorenzo de' Medici, also known as Lorenzo the Magnificent, who was a powerful and influential ruler in Florence during the Renaissance period.
