Italy, Livorno. Ferdinando II de' Medici (1621-1670). Luigino 1661

Silver luigino minted at the Livorno mint under Ferdinando II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany. Obverse: FERDINAND II MAG DV ET V. Radiate and crowned head to the right, with long hair. Reverse: SOLI DEO VIRT HON ET GL. Shield crowned with three lis arranged in a circle; above, the date 1661. Weight: 2.24 g Diameter: 20 mm Metal: silver References: Cammarano 143; CNI 25 The Ferdinando II luigini are fairly scarce for all years except 1660, which is common; the present specimen corresponds to 1661. Minting weakness in a sector of the planchet that affects the legend at the same point on both faces. Consult images to form an impression.

Estimate:£125.46

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