Tuscany 1 Piastra - Francesco I, 1575 – 1585

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Tuscany Tuscany
Currency Lira (1533 – 1826)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Piastra
Year 1575 – 1585
Ruler Francesco I (1574–1587)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 32.41
Diameter (mm) 42.7
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Piastra from Tuscany. Issued from 1575 to 1585. Struck in Silver. Measures 42.7 mm and weighs 32.41 g.

Obverse
Armored and draped bust right (Francesco I de' Medici, Second Grand Duke of Tuscany)
Reverse
St. John the Baptist stands with crosier and right hand raised (St. John the Baptist)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1585  —
1584  —
1583  —
1582  —
1581  —
1580  —
1579  —
1578  —
1577  —
1576  —
1575  —

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