1 Quattrino - Louis I 1803-1807 front 1 Quattrino - Louis I 1803-1807 back
1 Quattrino - Louis I 1803-1807 photo
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1 Quattrino - Louis I

 
Copper 0.65 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Etruria (Grand Duchy of Tuscany, Italian States)
King
Louis I (1801-1803)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1803-1807
Value
1 Quattrino (1⁄60)
Currency
Lira (1533-1826)
Composition
Copper
Weight
0.65 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#84889
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Value.

Lettering:
UN
QUATTRINO
1804

Interesting fact

The 1 Quattrino coin from the Kingdom of Etruria, minted between 1803 and 1807, features an interesting design element - the portrait of Louis I, the ruling monarch at the time, is depicted facing left, which was a departure from the traditional right-facing portraits seen on most coins. This design choice was likely made to distinguish the Etrurian coins from those of other Italian states and to emphasize the kingdom's independence and unique identity.