ITALY, Toscana (Grand Duchy). Francesco I de Medici. 1574-1587. AR Piastra d’argento (43mm, 32.56 g, 6h). Firenze mint. Dated 1579. Good VF.CNG Feature Auction 126 World, Silver Estimate: $ 2 500 |
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ITALY, Toscana (Grand Duchy). Francesco I de Medici. 1574-1587. AR Piastra d’argento (43mm, 32.56 g, 6h). Firenze mint. Dated 1579. Draped and armored bust right / St. John the Baptist standing facing, head right, raising hand in benediction and holding long cross; forest in background. MIR 181/5; Davenport 8386. Toned, once cleaned, flan flaw, edge bumps. Good VF. Rare. |