Tuscany 1761 ruspone Fr-331
This specimen was lot 46374 in Stack's Bowers Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction (Pittsburgh, September 2026), where it sold for $1,586. The catalog description[1] noted, "ITALY. Tuscany. Ruspone, 1761. Florence Mint. Francesco III (as Holy Roman Emperor Francis I). PCGS Genuine--Repaired, EF Details. From the Charles “Cheech” Litman Collection." This type was struck 1746-63 for Francis of Lorraine, husband of Maria Theresia of Austria and later Holy Roman Emperor. When he was dispossessed of Lorraine in 1737, he was given Tuscany as compensation, the Medici grand dukes having gone extinct. This coin had a face value of three ducats.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 10.45 g, 0.999 fine gold, 27 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: Fr-331; KM-C11a.
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