Tuscany 1779 1/2 francescone KM-C19a
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This specimen was lot 47901 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2026), where it sold for $85. The catalog description[1] noted, "ITALY. Tuscany. 1/2 Francescone (5 Paoli), 1779. Florence Mint. Pietro Leopoldo. FINE." This scarce type was struck 1778-79 and 1787 and superseded KM C19, which showed the grand duke's hair tied in a queue. Confusingly, the SCWC shows a image of KM C19 for both types. Pietro Leopoldo was grand duke 1765-90 and Holy Roman Emperor 1790-92 before dying at the age of 44.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 13.75 g, 0.917 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM-C19a.
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- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, January 2026 NYINC Showcase Auction, Ancient and World Coins, featuring the Kazmier Wysocki Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2025.
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