Tuscany 1795 francescone Dav-1521
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This specimen was lot 47902 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2026), where it sold for $145. The catalog description[1] noted, "ITALY. Tuscany. Francescone (10 Paoli), 1795. Florence Mint. Ferdinando III. EF Details--Cleaned." This type was struck 1791-1801; this date is common. The francescone replaced the earlier tollero in 1747 and was so named to honor Francis of Lorraine, Holy Roman Emperor and husband of Maria Theresia. Ferdinand III was the second son of Leopold of Austria and succeeded to the grand duchy when Leopold was elected Holy Roman Emperor in 1790.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 27.50 g, 0.917 fine silver.
Catalog reference: Dav-1521; KM-C37.
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