Duetto - Pietro Leopoldo
| Copper (Uncleaned) | 1.25 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Peter Leopold (1765-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1778-1785 |
| Value | 1 Duetto (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Copper (Uncleaned) |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#163040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
DVETTO, between palm and laurel branches, tied dow.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVETTO
Edge
Plain
Comment
Uncleaned coin. Very fine condition.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Duetto - Pietro Leopoldo coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it was designed by the artist Giovanni Battista Foggini, who was a prominent sculptor and medalist of the time. Foggini's design features a portrait of Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo on one side and an image of the Grand Duchy's coat of arms on the other. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of Italian history.
