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1 Ruspone - Ferdinand III
| Gold (.998) | 10.411 g | - |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Ferdinand III (1790-1801, 1814-1824) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1815-1823 |
| Value | 1 Ruspone (40) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Gold (.998) |
| Weight | 10.411 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#369829 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. John the Baptist seated, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S. IOANNES BAPTISTA·
1816
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ruspone coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Italy. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand III, who ruled the Grand Duchy from 1815 to 1823. During this period, Italy was still a collection of separate states, and the Grand Duchy of Tuscany was one of the most powerful and influential of these states. The coin's mintage was likely a symbol of the Grand Duchy's wealth and power, and its gold content and high denomination would have made it a valuable and prestigious coin in its time.
