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1 Francescone - Pietro Leopoldo "Codino" type
| Silver (.917) | 27.5 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Peter Leopold (1765-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1777-1782 |
| 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#95486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Crowned arms with spikes inside wreath, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIRIGE DOMINE GRESSVS MEOS
PISIS 1781.
Edge
Round pattern
Comment
There are variations on this type:-portrait (including long hair not tied back at the neck)
-obverse legend ending in "ETRVR" (year 1778)
e.g. Loskarz collection
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Francescone - Pietro Leopoldo ("Codino" type) coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the region. The coin was introduced in 1777, just a few years after the Grand Duchy of Tuscany had implemented a number of economic reforms aimed at modernizing the local economy and increasing trade with other European countries. These reforms included the introduction of a new currency system, which replaced the traditional system of bartering with a standardized system of coinage. The 1 Francescone coin was a key part of this new currency system, and it was designed to be a more efficient and reliable form of currency than the older coins that had been used in the past. Despite the challenges of implementing these reforms, the 1 Francescone coin remained in circulation for several decades and became a symbol of the Grand Duchy's commitment to economic progress and innovation.
