Florence Fiorino Grosso, 1465 – 1483

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Florence Florence
Currency Fiorino (1115 – 1532)
Denomination 1 Grosso = 6 Soldi
Year 1465 – 1483
Ruler Republic of Florence (1115–1532)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.1
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Grosso = 6 Soldi from Florence. Issued from 1465 to 1483. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 2.1 g.

Obverse
Ornate lily of Florence (Florence)
Reverse
Standing, facing figure of Saint John the Baptist, holding a crucifix tipped staff in his left hand, and a gospel in his right. Mintmaster's mark (sometimes plus initial) at about 10:00-11:00 (Saint John the Baptist (patron saint of Florence))

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1483)  — MIR 62/44
ND (1482)  — MIR 62/42,43
ND (1479)  — MIR 62/37
ND (1478)  — MIR 62/34
ND (1477)  — MIR 62/32,33
ND (1476)  — MIR 62/30
ND (1474)  — MIR 62/26
ND (1465)  — MIR 62/9
ND (1465-1483)  —

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