½ Paolo - Leopoldo II 1853-1859 front ½ Paolo - Leopoldo II 1853-1859 back
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½ Paolo - Leopoldo II

 
Silver (.917) 1.37 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States)
Grand duke
Leopold II (1824-1859)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1853-1859
Value
½ Paolo (0.2)
Currency
Fiorino (1826-1859)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
1.37 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
0.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#38342
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Crowned arms with spikes, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SVSCEPTOR NOST • DEVS
1857

Engraver: Giuseppe Nideröst

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Leopoldo II, who was the last Grand Duke of Tuscany before the region was annexed by the Kingdom of Sardinia in 1859.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1853  135850 - - - - - -
1857  791200 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Paolo - Leopoldo II 1853-1859 coin.