Tuscan lira
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The pound was the distinct currency of Tuscany
until the annexation by Napoleonic France in 1807. Ater that year, it unofficially remained in circulation thanks to its silver value until the restoration of Tuscan independence in 1814. It was finally abolished in 1826.
It was subdivided into 20 shillings (Italian
: soldo), each of 3 quattrini (singular
: quattrino) or 12 pennies (Italian
: denaro), with the paolo worth 40 quattrini and the francescone worth 10 paoli. It was replaced by the florin, worth 100 quattrini or 1⅔ pounds. In 1803 the pound contained 3.66 grams of silver
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10 quattrini and silver ½, 1, 2, 5 and 10 paoli. In the early 19th century, copper ½ and 2 shillings were added, together with silver 1 and 10 pounds.
Grand Duchy of Tuscany
The Grand Duchy of Tuscany was a central Italian monarchy that existed, with interruptions, from 1569 to 1859, replacing the Duchy of Florence. The grand duchy's capital was Florence...
until the annexation by Napoleonic France in 1807. Ater that year, it unofficially remained in circulation thanks to its silver value until the restoration of Tuscan independence in 1814. It was finally abolished in 1826.
It was subdivided into 20 shillings (Italian
Italian language
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: soldo), each of 3 quattrini (singular
Singular
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: quattrino) or 12 pennies (Italian
Italian language
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: denaro), with the paolo worth 40 quattrini and the francescone worth 10 paoli. It was replaced by the florin, worth 100 quattrini or 1⅔ pounds. In 1803 the pound contained 3.66 grams of silver
Silver
Silver is a metallic chemical element with the chemical symbol Ag and atomic number 47. A soft, white, lustrous transition metal, it has the highest electrical conductivity of any element and the highest thermal conductivity of any metal...
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Coins
In the late 18th century, copper coins circulated in denominations of 1 and 2 quattrini, and 1 shilling, together with billonBillon (alloy)
Billon is an alloy of a precious metal with a majority base metal content . It is used chiefly for making coins, medals, and token coins.The word comes from the French bille....
10 quattrini and silver ½, 1, 2, 5 and 10 paoli. In the early 19th century, copper ½ and 2 shillings were added, together with silver 1 and 10 pounds.