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1 Francescone - Pietro Leopoldo "Siries" 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 | 1771-1777 |
| 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#95464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with spikes in order chain, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GRESSVS MEOS. DIRIGE DOMINE
PISIS 1775
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Francescone - Pietro Leopoldo ("Siries" type) coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it features a unique design element known as a "privy mark." A privy mark is a small symbol or design element that is added to a coin's design by the mint or the designer, often to signify a particular issue or variation of the coin. In the case of the 1 Francescone - Pietro Leopoldo coin, the privy mark takes the form of a small shield or escutcheon that appears on the reverse side of the coin, beneath the main image of the Grand Duke. This privy mark was used to indicate that the coin was minted at the Florence mint, and it is a distinctive feature that sets this coin apart from other coins of the same type.
