Grand Duchy of Tuscany, Leopold II, Francescone
1833 - Pair of uniface Patterns
PLEASE NOTE: this collector's item is unique. We therefore cannot guarantee its availability over time and recommend that you do not delay too long in completing your purchase if you are interested.
Bare bust of Leopold II, right.
Crowned coat of arms of Leopold II of Tuscany, collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece around it, date below.
Pair of uniface patterns in tin of the Francescone (4 Fiorini) of Leopold II Grand Duke of Tuscany, dated from 1833, the first year of production of this type, The regular coin is yet very rare, this pair of patterns is unique and of the greatest numismatic interest,
LEOPOLDVS II·D·G·P·I·A·P·R·H·ET B·A·A·MAGN·DVX·ETR·
SVSCEPTOR NOSTER DEVS / PISIS / 1833
9.13 gr
An “MS(63)” quality
As in numismatics it is important that the state of conservation of an item be carefully evaluated before it is offered to a discerning collector with a keen eye.
This initially obscure acronym comprising two words describing the state of conservation is explained clearly here:
Mint State(63)
This means – more prosaically – that it is very unlikely that the coin has circulated, even among few and careful hands. Traces of any manipulations are practically imperceptible and no patina or other form of oxidation has altered the object’s brilliance.