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1 Paolo - Leopoldo II

 
Silver (.920) 2.74 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States)
Grand duke
Leopold II (1824-1859)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1831-1838
Value
1 Paolo (0.4)
Currency
Fiorino (1826-1859)
Composition
Silver (.920)
Weight
2.74 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#60387
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Crowned oval arms with spikes, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SVSCEPTOR / NOST.DEVS
1831

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Leopold II, who was the last Grand Duke of Tuscany and later became the Emperor of Austria. The coin features his portrait on one side and the Tuscan coat of arms on the other. It was minted in 1831, the year that Leopold II took the throne, and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany until 1838, when Leopold II abdicated and the Grand Duchy was annexed by the Austrian Empire.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1831  71322 - - - - - -

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