Tuscany 1 Piastra - Ferdinando I, 1589 – 1599
Information
Country
Tuscany
Tuscany
Currency
Lira
(1533 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Piastra
Year
1589 – 1599
Ruler
Ferdinand I
(1587–1609)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
32.65
Diameter (mm)
43.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Piastra from Tuscany. Issued from 1589 to 1599. Struck in Silver. Measures 43.5 mm and weighs 32.65 g.
- Obverse
- Armored and draped bust right (Ferdinando I de' Medici, Third Grand Duke of Tuscany)
- Reverse
- John the Baptist baptizing Jesus on the banks of the Jordan River, dove above (My beloved son)
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