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Piastra - Ferdinando II 6th series
| Silver | 32.47 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Ferdinand II (1621-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1635-1649 |
| Value | 1 Piastra (15⁄2) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 32.47 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#95567 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. John standing, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·BAPTISTA· ·S·IONNES·
1635
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Piastra - Ferdinando II (6th series) coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it features an image of a mythical creature called a "sea monster" on its reverse side. This creature is depicted as a large, serpent-like creature with a crown on its head and a fish tail. The inclusion of this image on the coin may have been meant to symbolize the power and wealth of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, as sea monsters were often associated with the sea and its riches.
