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1 Paolo - Leopoldo II

 
Silver (.920) 2.74 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States)
Grand duke
Leopold II (1824-1859)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1842-1858
Value
1 Paolo (0.4)
Currency
Fiorino (1826-1859)
Composition
Silver (.920)
Weight
2.74 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Thickness
0.75 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#21635
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Crowned arms with spikes, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SVSCEPTOR NOST • DEVS
1856

Engraver: Giuseppe Nideröst

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Paolo - Leopoldo II 1842-1858 coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it features a unique design element - the portrait of Leopold II, the Grand Duke of Tuscany, is surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, which was a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Greece and Rome. This design was chosen to highlight the Grand Duke's reputation as a wise and just ruler, and to emphasize the cultural and historical ties between Tuscany and the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1842  29000 - - - - - -
1843  99000 - - - - - -
1845  53550 - - - - - -
1846  31450 - - - - - -
1856  158350 - - - - - -
1857  229900 - - - - - -
1858  328950 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Paolo - Leopoldo II 1842-1858 coin.