Tuscan lira
The Tuscan Lira , also known as Lire toscane or Lire fiorentine , was a currency and means of payment in the Duchy of Tuscany . It was initially valid until 1826 and was renewed in 1847.
A lira was divided into 20 soldi or 12 denari, and division into 100 centesimi was also common.
From 1826 the Fiorino (Florin) was introduced as a replacement for the Lira , it was valid until 1859. A Fiorino was divided into 100 Quattrini. In the revaluation, 1 2/3 lire was equated to a Fiorino.
Despite the incorporation of Lucca into the Tuscan Duchy in 1847, the Lucca Lira (Lira di Lucca) remained in circulation. It was equivalent to 3/4 French francs. The Lucca Lira was issued until 1800 and again between 1826 and 1841.
From 1847 there was again the Tuscan lira, which was later replaced by the lira nuova, the value of the French franc. In the law of October 26, 1846, enacted by Karl Ludwig , Duke of Lucca , and also after the Tuscan decree of December 23, 1847, it was stipulated that 100 Tuscan lire correspond to 112 Lucca lire.
literature
- Leopold Carl Bleibtreu : Handbook of coin, measure and weight, and bill of exchange, government paper, banking and shares in European and non-European countries and cities. Published by J. Engelhorn, Stuttgart 1863.