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1 Duetto
| Billon | 1.05 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Lucca (Lucca, Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1160-1805) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1754-1790 |
| Value | 1 Duetto (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Lira (?-1800, 1826-1847) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.05 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#407189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Within a circle surrounded by grenetis, circular legend, Saint Peter facing front, holding two keys in his right hand and a book in his left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS PETRVS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Duetto coin from the Republic of Lucca was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic and political change in Italy. The coin was introduced in 1754 and was used until 1790, a period that saw the rise and fall of the Republic of Lucca, as well as the French Revolution and the subsequent Napoleonic Wars. Despite the turmoil of this time, the 1 Duetto coin remained a stable and widely accepted form of currency, and its design and value remained unchanged throughout its production run. This speaks to the coin's durability and the trust that people had in it as a medium of exchange.