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10 Quattrini - Pietro Leopoldo 2nd type
| Billon | 2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Peter Leopold (1765-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1778-1788 |
| Value | 10 Quattrini (⅙) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#56418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Crowned, mantled arms. Value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUATTRINI DIECI•
1788
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Quattrini - Pietro Leopoldo (2nd type) coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the region. The coin was introduced in 1778, just a few years after the Grand Duchy of Tuscany had been established, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the region. The coin's design features an image of Pietro Leopoldo, the ruler of the Grand Duchy at the time, and its production was overseen by the Royal Mint of Florence. Despite its small denomination, the 10 Quattrini coin was an important part of everyday commerce in the region and remains a valuable collector's item today.
