½ Francescone – Tuscany

Standard circulation coins

Italy

Context

Years: 1819–1820

Country: Italy

Issuer: Tuscany

Period:

Grand Duchy

Ruler: Ferdinand III

Currency:

Lira

(1533—1826)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 32 mm

Weight: 13.75 g

Silver weight: 12.61 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Silver

Magnetic: No

References

Numista: #266260

Value

Bullion value: $35.97

Obverse

Description:

Portrait of Grand Duke Ferdinando III.

Inscription:

FERD·III·D·G·P·I·A·P·R·H·ET B·A·A·M·D·ETR

Translation:

Ferdinand III, by the Grace of God, Prince of the Indies, Archduke of Austria, Prince Royal of Hungary and Bohemia, etc.

Language: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Arms of Tuscany crowned.

Inscription:

LEX TVA VERITAS

PISIS

Translation:

Your law is truth.

Language: Latin

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1819	—	—
1820	—	—

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