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1 Francescone - Pietro Leopoldo
| Silver (.917) | 27.38 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Peter Leopold (1765-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1765-1766 |
| Value | 1 Francescone (20⁄3) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27.38 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#21662 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned oval arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIRIGE DOMINE GRESSVS MEOS·
PISIS 1766
Engraver: Luigi Siries
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 new currency system in the Grand Duchy. This coin was a part of that new system and was designed to replace the old florin currency that had been in use for centuries. The 1 Francescone coin was equivalent to 10 soldi, and it was widely used in everyday transactions throughout the Grand Duchy.
