Luccan lira

The lira was the currency of Lucca, issued until 1800 and again between 1826 and 1841. It was subdivided into 20 "soldi", each of 3 "quattrini" or 12 "denari".

History

The lira circulated until 1800, when the French franc was introduced, accompanied by the Luccan franco from 1805. The Luccan lira reappeared in 1826, replacing the Tuscan lira when Tuscany introduced the fiorino, although it contained less silver than the Tuscan lira had. Lucca was absorbed by Tuscany in 1847 and the lira was replaced by the Tuscan fiorino at a rate of 1 fiorino = 2 lire.

Coins

In 1826, coins were introduced in denominations of 1, 2 and 5 quattrini, ½, 1, 2, 3, 5 and 10 soldi, and 1 and 2 lire. The quattrini denominations and the ½ and 1 soldo were struck in copper, with the higher denominations in silver.

References

*numis cite SCWC|date=1991

External links

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