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1 Francescone – Etruria

Standard circulation coins
Italy
Context
Years: 1801–1803
Country: Italy Country flag
Issuer: Etruria
Period:
Kingdom
Ruler: Louis I
Currency:
Lira
(1533—1826)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 114,600
Material
Diameter: 41 mm
Weight: 27.5 g
Silver weight: 25.69 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 93.4% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Coin alignment
Obverse
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Reverse
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References
Numista: #21651
Value
Bullion value: $74.50

Obverse

Description:
Right-facing bust.
Inscription:
LUDOVICUS I·D·G·HISP·INF·REX ET RURIAE & ·

SL
Translation:
Louis I, by the Grace of God, King of Spain and the Indies, and of Ruria.
Script: Latin
Language: Latin

Reverse

Description:
Shield with crown and spikes divides wreath, date beneath.
Inscription:
VIDE·ANT PAVP ERES ET LA ET ENTVR ·

PISIS 1803
Script: Latin

Edge

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1801—16,400
1802—50,000
1803—48,200

Series: 1801 Kingdom of Etruria circulation coins

1 Francescone obverse
1 Francescone reverse
1 Francescone
1801-1803
10 Quattrini obverse
10 Quattrini reverse
10 Quattrini
1801-1802
1 Ruspone obverse
1 Ruspone reverse
1 Ruspone
1801-1803

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