Italian States, Toscana (Tuscany, Grand Duchy). Francesco Stefano di Lorena AR 1/2 Francescone da 5 Paoli. Firenze (Florence) mint, 1739. FRANC • III • D • G • LOTH • BAR • ET • M • ETR • D • REX HIER, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right; cross below / • IN TE DOMINE • SPERAVI •, crowned arms of Lorraine with shield of Tuscany between laurel branches; PISIS and date below. Pucci 97; MIR 355/2; CNI 15; Galeotti VI, 3-5. 13.21g, 39mm, 6h.

Extremely Fine; wonderful light tone with golden highlights. Rare.

From the Mike Ballerini Collection, collector's ticket included.