1 Lira - Ferdinando III 1821-1823 front 1 Lira - Ferdinando III 1821-1823 back
1 Lira - Ferdinando III 1821-1823 photo
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1 Lira - Ferdinando III

 
Silver (.913) 4.103 g -
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States)
Grand duke
Ferdinand III (1790-1801, 1814-1824)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1821-1823
Value
1 Lira
Currency
Lira (1533-1826)
Composition
Silver (.913)
Weight
4.103 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#98708
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Value within wreath, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIRA
1822

Engraver: Carlo Siries

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Lira - Ferdinando III 1821-1823 coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "F" in the center, which stands for "Ferdinando," the name of the ruling monarch at the time. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This design feature was a distinctive touch added by the engraver, Domenico Fanfani, and sets the coin apart from other coins of the time.