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1 Francescone - Pietro Leopoldo
1790 year| Silver (.917) | 27.5 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Peter Leopold (1765-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1790 |
| Value | 1 Francescone (20⁄3) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27.5 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#95465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with spikes in order chain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GRESSVS MEOS DIRIGE DOMINE
PISIS 1790.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1790 1 Francescone coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Italy. The coin was issued during the reign of Pietro Leopoldo, who was the Grand Duke of Tuscany from 1765 until 1790. During his reign, Leopoldo implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing Tuscany and improving the lives of its citizens. These reforms included the establishment of a new constitution, the creation of a modern bureaucracy, and the promotion of trade and commerce. The 1 Francescone coin, which was minted in silver and weighs 27.5 grams, is a tangible reminder of this period of transformation and growth in Tuscany's history.
