1 Ruspone 1859 front 1 Ruspone 1859 back
1 Ruspone 1859 photo
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1 Ruspone

1859 year
Gold (.998) 10.47 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States)
Period
Provisional Government (1859)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1859
Value
1 Ruspone (24)
Currency
Fiorino (1826-1859)
Composition
Gold (.998)
Weight
10.47 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#38346
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Seated Saint, facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
S • IOANNES / BAPTISTA
1859

Engraver: Luigi Gori

Interesting fact

The 1 Ruspone coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) made of Gold (.998) weighing 10.47 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in Italy. The Grand Duchy of Tuscany was a powerful state in Italy during the 19th century, and the 1 Ruspone coin was minted in 1859, just a few years before the state was annexed by the Kingdom of Sardinia, which later became the Kingdom of Italy. This coin is a reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of Italy during that time.