½ Francescone - Ferdinando III 1823 front ½ Francescone - Ferdinando III 1823 back
½ Francescone - Ferdinando III 1823 photo
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½ Francescone - Ferdinando III

1823 year
Silver (.913) 13.75 g -
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States)
Grand duke
Ferdinand III (1790-1801, 1814-1824)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1823
Value
½ Francescone (10⁄3)
Currency
Lira (1533-1826)
Composition
Silver (.913)
Weight
13.75 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#98912
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned round arms, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEX TVA VERITAS
PISIS· 1823

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Francescone - Ferdinando III 1823 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.