Luccan franc
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1 franco | |
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FELICE ED ELISA PP DI LUCCA E PIOMBINO. Jugate busts of Elisa and Felice Pasquale Baccocchi | PRINCIPATO DI LUCCA E PIOMBINO. 1 FRANCO in two lines across field; all within wreath, 1806 in exergue. |
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The franc was the currency of Lucca, issued between 1805 and 1808. It was equivalent to the French franc, alongside which it circulated, and was subdivided into 100 centesimi. In 1808, the French franc replaced local coins at par.
See also Luccan lira
Coins[]
In 1805, silver 1 and 5 franc coins were introduced, followed by copper 3 and 5 centesimi in 1806.
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- Currencies of Italy
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- 1805 establishments in Italy
- 1808 disestablishments in Europe
- 1805 in Italy
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- 1800s economic history
- Lucca