½ Francescone - Ferdinando III 1819-1820 front ½ Francescone - Ferdinando III 1819-1820 back
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½ Francescone - Ferdinando III

 
Silver (.917) 13.75 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States)
Grand duke
Ferdinand III (1790-1801, 1814-1824)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1819-1820
Value
½ Francescone (10⁄3)
Currency
Lira (1533-1826)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
13.75 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#266260
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms of Tuscany

Lettering:
LEX TVA VERITAS
PISIS

Translation:
Law is truth
Pisa

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Francescone - Ferdinando III 1819-1820 coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "F" in the center, which stands for "Ferdinando," the name of the ruling monarch at the time. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the time and adds to its historical and numismatic significance.