1 Francescone - Charles Louis
Features
| Issuer |
Kingdom of Etruria
(Grand Duchy of Tuscany, Italian States)
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Charles Louis (1803-1807)
|
| Regent |
Maria Luisa (1803-1807)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1803-1807 |
| Value | 1 Francescone (20⁄3) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27.5 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 21649 |
| References | C# 50 William D. Craig. Coins of the World. Racine, Wisconsin, United States (3 volumes). Jean René de Mey, Bernard Poindessault; 1971. Répertoire des monnaies napoléonides. Self-published, Brussels, Belgium / Paris, France. |
Obverse
Conjoined busts facing each other
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAROLUS LUD.D· G· REX ETR. & M. ALOYSIA R. RECTRIX I·I·H·H·
(LS et marteau)
Reverse
Crowned shield with spikes divides wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOMINE SPES MEA
A IUVENTUTE MEA·
PISIS 1806·
Edge
Smooth with floral pattern in relief
© LoskarZ (CC0)
Comments
This type is also known as the 10 Paoli.
In the kingdom, there were two different monetary systems, one for Florence (Dena or 10 lire) and the other for Pisa (Francescone or 10 paoli).
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1803 | C#50.1 | 8% | |||||||||||||
| 1806 | 
|
189 000 | $ 250 | $ 250 | C#50.2 | 45% | |||||||||
| 1807 |
|
67 950 | C#50.2 | 61% | |||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 72
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Bullion value: USD 59.10
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of silver at 2344 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual silver weight: 0.811 oz
Current silver price: 72.89 USD/oz (see silver price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Katz Auction 182 Lot 990 
|
6 Feb 2026 | 1806 – C#50.2 | UNC |
USD 386.48
(EUR 333.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 109 Lot 836
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27 Jan 2024 | 1806 – C#50.2 | XF |
USD 246.04
(EUR 212.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 72 Lot 1318
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21 Dec 2022 | 1806 – C#50.2 | VF |
USD 100.97
(EUR 87.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 88 Lot 752
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28 Jun 2023 | 1807 – C#50.2 | VF |
USD 145.07
(EUR 125.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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