© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
1 Francescone - Pietro Leopoldo
| Silver (.917) | 27.4 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Peter Leopold (1765-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1766-1771 |
| Value | 1 Francescone (20⁄3) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27.4 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Large crowned baroque arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIRIGE DOMINE GRESSVS MEOS
PISIS 1770
Engraver: Giuseppe Antonio Fabbrini
Edge
Embossed pattern
Comment
There are portrait variants for this type and the end of the obverse legend "ETRVR".ex :
LoskarZ Collection
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 Pietro Leopoldo, who was the first ruler of the Habsburg-Lorraine dynasty to introduce a modern, efficient, and centralized system of government in Tuscany. This coin was part of a broader effort to reform the Tuscan economy and promote trade, and its design and production were overseen by the renowned artist and engraver, Giovanni Frapolli.
