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1 Francescone - Pietro Leopoldo/Leopold II
1790 year| Silver (.917) | 27.28 g | 41 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 | 27.28 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#132778 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned arms with supporters.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIRIGE DOMINE GRESSVS MEOS
PISIS 1790 ·
Edge
Oval pattern in hollow.
Comment
This type which has only one vintage is rare and bears the name of the sovereign as Emperor of the Romans.The Grand Duke was elected Emperor of the Romans in Frankfurt am Main on October 9, 1790 and took the name of LEOPOLD II.
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 his death in 1792. During his reign, Leopoldo implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing Tuscany and improving the lives of his subjects. These reforms included the establishment of a new government system, the expansion of education and healthcare, and the promotion of trade and commerce. The 1 Francescone coin, which was minted in silver and weighs 27.28 grams, is a tangible reminder of this period of transformation and growth in Tuscany's history.
