© Mt Hood Coins
© Mt Hood Coins
½ Paolo - Pietro Leopoldo
| Silver (.920) | 1.37 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Peter Leopold (1765-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1783-1784 |
| Value | ½ Paolo (⅓) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Silver (.920) |
| Weight | 1.37 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#87054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned arms, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIRIGE DOMINE GRESSVS MEOS
17 84·
Interesting fact
The ½ Paolo - Pietro Leopoldo coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in Italy. The coin was minted in 1783-1784, during the reign of Pietro Leopoldo, who was the Grand Duke of Tuscany and later became the Emperor of Austria. This coin was minted as part of a series of reforms that Leopoldo implemented to modernize the Tuscan economy and government. The coin's design features the profile of Leopoldo on one side and the Tuscan coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the unity and strength of the Tuscan state. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and its rulers.
