Tuscany 1799 francescone Dav-1521
This specimen was lot 538 in Classical Numismatic Group's sale of the Lissner Collection (Chicago, August 2014), where it sold for $2,722.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "ITALY, Toscana (Granducato). Ferdinando III. 1790-1801. AR Francescone – 10 Paoli. Firenze (Florence) mint. Dated 1799. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 64. Lightly toned uncirculated with very choice surfaces. None graded higher. Purchased from Randolph Zander, December 1971." This type was struck 1791-1801. 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 but a better date.
Specification: 27.5 g, 0.917 fine silver, this specimen Ø40 mm, 27.22 g, 6h axis.
Catalog reference: KM C37; Montenegro 138, Dav-1521.
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- [1]Teller, M. Louis, and Victor England, Jr., The Richard Lissner Collection, Lancaster, PA: Classical Numismatic Group, 2014.
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