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1 Ruspone - Charles Louis
| Gold (.998) | 10.411 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Etruria (Grand Duchy of Tuscany, Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles Louis (1803-1807) |
| Regent | Maria Luisa (1803-1807) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1803-1807 |
| Value | 1 Ruspone (40) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Gold (.998) |
| Weight | 10.411 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
St. John the Baptist (patron saint of Florence) sitting with a cross in his right hand, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S · IOANNES BAPTISTA ·
1805
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ruspone coin from the Kingdom of Etruria is that it was minted during a brief period of time when the Grand Duchy of Tuscany was an independent state, before it was annexed by the French Empire in 1807.
