Luccan franco

Luccan franco

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caption_left = FELICE ED ELISA PP DI LUCCA E PIOMBINO. Jugate busts of Elisa and Félix Pasquale Baciocchi
caption_right = PRINCIPATO DI LUCCA E PIOMBINO. 1 FRANCO in two lines across field; all within wreath, 1806 in exergue.
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The franco 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 Italian lira of Napoleon's Italian Kingdom replaced the franco at par.

"See also Luccan lira"

Coins

In 1805, silver 1 and 5 franco coins were introduced, followed by copper 3 and 5 centesimi in 1806.


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