Luccan lira
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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.
In 1800, 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 fiorino at a rate of 1 fiorino = 2 lire.
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