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1 Francescone - Francis I
| Silver (.917) | 27 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Francis II (1737-1765) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1748-1758 |
| Value | 1 Francescone (20⁄3) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21577 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·IN·TE·DOMINE SPERAVI·
17 PISIS 48
Engravers: Carlo La Garde, Giuseppe Antonio Fabbrini
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Francescone coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it was minted during the reign of Francis I, who was the first ruler of the Habsburg-Lorraine dynasty to issue coins in the name of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. This coin was minted in 1748, and it features an image of Francis I on one side and the Tuscan coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of silver (.917) and weighs 27 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Francescone - Francis I 1748-1758 coin.
