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1 Florin - Ferdninand III
| Gold (.999) | 3.49 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Ferdinand III (1790-1801, 1814-1824) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1791-1799 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Fiorino) (40⁄3) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#358278 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Seated St. John the Baptist, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S·IOANNES·BAPTISTA·1791·
Comment
Known in Italian as Fiorino or Zecchino.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Florin - Ferdininand III 1791-1799 coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand III, who was the Grand Duke of Tuscany from 1791 until his death in 1824. During this time, the French Revolution was taking place, and the coin may have been used as a symbol of resistance against French rule, as Tuscany was under French occupation at the time. Additionally, the coin's gold content and high purity level (.999) make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
