10 Quattrini - Ferdinando III
| Billon | 1.80 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Ferdinand III (1790-1801, 1814-1824) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1800-1801 |
| Value | 10 Quattrini (⅙) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.80 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#181516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
(fr) Valeur sur deux lignes indiquée sur une cippe (stèle de forme rectangulaire).
Lettering:
QUATTRINI
DIECI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Quattrini coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Italy. The coin was issued in 1800-1801, just a few years before the Napoleonic Wars, which had a significant impact on the Italian states. The coin's mintage was also a time of transition for the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, as it was in the process of becoming a French client state. This historical context adds an extra layer of interest to the coin, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
