Tuscany 1 Piastra - Cosimo I, 1568 – 1572

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Tuscany Tuscany
Currency Lira (1533 – 1826)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Piastra
Year 1568 – 1572
Ruler Cosimo I (1569–1574)
Composition Silver (.958)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 32.46
Diameter (mm) 40
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Piastra from Tuscany. Issued from 1568 to 1572. Struck in Silver (.958). Measures 40 mm and weighs 32.46 g.

Obverse
Armored and cloaked bust right (Cosimo I de' Medici Grand Duke of Tuscany)
Reverse
St. John stands with crosier and right hand raised (Saint John the Baptist)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1572  —
1570  —
1569  —
1568  —

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