ITALY, Toscana (Grand Duchy). Francesco I de Medici. 1574-1587. AR Testone (33mm, 9.11 g, 6h). Firenze (Florence) mint. Dated 1583. VF.Electronic Auction 559 The J. Eric Engstrom Collection: Florence, Silver Sold For $ 375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Toscana (Grand Duchy). Francesco I de Medici. 1574-1587. AR Testone (33mm, 9.11 g, 6h). Firenze (Florence) mint. Dated 1583. Draped and cuirassed bust right / St. John the Baptist seated facing, head left, raising hand in benediction and holding long cross. MIR 186/2. Toned, hairlines and light scratches, edge marks. VF. |