2 Paoli - Pietro Leopoldo 1770-1787 front 2 Paoli - Pietro Leopoldo 1770-1787 back
2 Paoli - Pietro Leopoldo 1770-1787 photo
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2 Paoli - Pietro Leopoldo

 
Silver (.920) 5.48 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States)
Grand duke
Peter Leopold (1765-1790)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1770-1787
Value
2 Paoli (4⁄3)
Currency
Lira (1533-1826)
Composition
Silver (.920)
Weight
5.48 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#55493
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned, oval arms in Order chain with spikes.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DIRIGE DOMINE CRESSVS MEOS
PISIS 1780

Engraver: Luigi Siries

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Paoli coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "L" (for Leopold) on the reverse side, which was added to the coin's design in 1771 to commemorate the accession of Pietro Leopoldo to the throne.