Tuscany 1766 ruspone Fr-334
This specimen was lot 2847 in Sincona sale 33 (Zürich, October 2016), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,
"ITALIA | Firenze. Pietro Leopoldo di Lorena, 1765-1790 Ruspone 1766. BB/Spl. Errore di tondello. (grand duchy of Tuscany, Peter Leopold of Lorraine, 1765-90, ruspone of 1766, very fine to extremely fine, edge defect.)"
This type was struck 1765-90, i.e., Pietro's entire reign. This coin had a face value of three ducats. Peter Leopold was the second son of Maria Theresia of Austria and emperor Joseph II's brother. He became emperor himself on the death of Joseph in 1790 but his reign lasted only until his death in 1792. In 1800, Tuscany was occupied by the French and not returned to Hapsburg rule until 1815.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 10.46 g, 0.999 fine gold, .336 troy oz AGW, this specimen 10.44 g.
Catalog reference: MIR 369/2. Fr-334; CNI-61; KM-C28.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- [1]Jürg Richter, Numismatic Coins & Medals, Auction 33, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2016.
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