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½ Francescone - Pietro Leopoldo
| Silver (.917) | 13.74 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Peter Leopold (1765-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1777-1787 |
| Value | ½ Francescone (10⁄3) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 13.74 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIRIGE DOMINE GRESSVS MEOS
PISIS 1778.
Engraver: Luigi Siries
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Francescone coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it was minted during the reign of Pietro Leopoldo, who was the first ruler of the Habsburg-Lorraine dynasty to introduce a new currency system in the Grand Duchy. This system, known as the "livre tuscane," was based on the French livre and was intended to simplify trade and commerce within the region. The ½ Francescone coin was one of the denominations introduced under this new system and was widely used throughout the Grand Duchy.
