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1 Franco – Lucca and Piombino

Standard circulation coins

Italy

Context

Years: 1805–1808

Country: Italy

Issuer: Lucca and Piombino

Period:

Principality

Ruler: Felice Baciocchi

Currency:

Franc

(1805—1808)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 26 mm

Weight: 5 g

Silver weight: 4.50 g

Thickness: 1.42 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

KM: #23

Numista: #18267

Value

Bullion value: $13.01

Obverse

Description:

Circular portrait of ELISA BONAPARTE, in tiara, with FÉLIX BACIOCCHI, bareheaded, facing right.

Inscription:

FELICE ED ELISA PP • DI LUCCA E PIOMBINO •

Translation:

Happy and Eliza, Princes of Lucca and Piombino.

Script: Latin

Language: Italian

Engraver: Giovanni Antonio Santarelli

Reverse

Description:

Circular laurel wreath, center value on two lines, vintage below.

Inscription:

PRINCIPATO DI LUCCA E PIOMBINO·

1

FRANCO

1808

Script: Latin

Engraver: Giovanni Antonio Santarelli

Edge

Corded.

Mints

Name	Mark
Florence	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1805	—	—
1806	—	—
1807	—	—
1808	—	—	BU

Navigation: Standard circulation coins from Lucca and Piombino

5 Franchi

1805-1808

⭐ Rare