Lot 737
Italian States -- Tuscany. Tallero, 1601 (Pisa). Dav-4186; CNI-XI, p. 325, 18. 28.64 grams. Ferdinando I di Medici, 1587-1608. Radiate-crowned and cuirassed half figure right, holding scepter. Reverse: Medici arms, shield supported on crowned Maltese cross. Good, even strike, with evidence of over-striking another coin. Fine old toning over ample original luster, slightly iridescent -- tending to green-golds, with some blue and copper hints. NGC graded AU-55.
Ferdinando was one of the most enlightened rulers of his age who established laws of tolerance for heretics and Jews, and during this time Livorno became the main settling place for the Jews expelled from Spain. He attempted to provide justice for the common people as well as the privileged class.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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