Tuscany 1839 1/2 paolo
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This specimen was lot 4016 in Stack's-Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2015), where it sold for $158.63. The catalog description[1] noted, "ITALY. Tuscany. 1/2 Paolo, 1839. PCGS MS-64 Secure Holder. Rosy hued toning. Very sharp details." This type, struck 1832 and 1839, was superseded by a similar coin with a older bust of the duke (KM C68a) struck 1853-59. A francescone, equivalent to the old piastra or tallero, was worth four fiorini or ten paoli. This coin is slightly heavier than a half dime. In the 1830's, Tuscany was ruled by a Hapsburg prince, Leopold II.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 1.37 g, 0.917 fine silver, 18 mm diameter, reeded edge.
Catalog reference: KM C68.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Gigante, Fabio, Gigante 2016: Catalogo Nazionale delle Monete Italiano Dal '700 All'Euro, 24a ed. Varese, Italy, 2015.
- Montenegro, Eupremio, Montenegro 2015: Manuale del Collezionista di Monete Italiane, 30 ed., Torino, Italy: Montenegro s.a.s., 2014.
- [1]Ponterio, Richard, The January 2015 NYINC Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Featuring the John W. Adams and Ray Czabor Collections, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2014.
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