½ Paolo – Tuscany
Italy
Context
Years: 1853–1859
Country: Italy 
Issuer: Tuscany
Period:
Ruler: Leopold II
Currency:
(1826—1859)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 927,050
Material
References
Numista: #38342
Value
Bullion value: $3.57
Obverse
Description:
Right-facing bust.
Inscription:
LEOP • II • D • G • P • R • H • ET B • A • A • M • D • ETR •
G.N.
G.N.
Translation:
Leopold II, by the Grace of God, King of Hungary and Bohemia, Archduke of Austria, Duke of Etruria.
Script: Latin
Language: Latin
Engraver: Giuseppe Nideröst
Reverse
Description:
Spiked crowned arms, date beneath.
Inscription:
SVSCEPTOR NOST • DEVS
1857
1857
Script: Latin
Engraver: Giuseppe Nideröst
Edge
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 | — | 135,850 | ||
| 1856 | — | — | ||
| 1857 | — | 791,200 | ||
| 1859 | — | — |
💎 Very Rare