Tuscany 1857 1/2 paolo

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type, struck 1853-59, superseded a similar coin with a younger bust of the duke (KM C68) struck 1832 and 1839. 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 1850's, Tuscany was ruled by a Hapsburg prince, Leopold II.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 1.37 g, .920 fine silver, .040 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM C68a.

Source:

• 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.

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• 1856 paolo
• 1856 fiorino
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• Coins and currency dated 1857
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