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1 Francescone - Charles Louis
| Silver (.917) | 27.5 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Etruria (Grand Duchy of Tuscany, Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles Louis (1803-1807) |
| Regent | Maria Luisa (1803-1807) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1803-1807 |
| Value | 1 Francescone (20⁄3) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27.5 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with spikes divides wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOMINE SPES MEA
A IUVENTUTE MEA·
PISIS 1806·
Edge
Smooth with floral pattern in relief
Comment
This type is also known as the 10 Paoli.In the kingdom, there were two different monetary systems, one for Florence (Dena or 10 lire) and the other for Pisa (Francescone or 10 paoli).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Francescone coin from the Kingdom of Etruria is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Italy. The Kingdom of Etruria was established in 1801 as a client state of the French Empire, and Charles Louis, the ruler depicted on the coin, was a French prince who was appointed as the Grand Duke of Tuscany. The coin was minted in 1803, just a few years before the Kingdom of Etruria was annexed by France in 1807. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history of Italy during the Napoleonic era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1806 | 189000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1807 | 67950 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Francescone - Charles Louis 1803-1807 coin.
