ITALY. Tuscany. 5 Paoli (1/2 Francescone), 1828. Leopoldo II. NGC MS-65.
KM-C-73; Mont-334; Gig-27. Possessing astounding originality, this carefully preserved Gem displays a rich brown base of tone with underlying surfaces that are obviously lustrous and void of nearly all forms of handling. Considering that the strike is also better than most, this coin should ideally fit inside a quality-conscious cabinet of elusive Italian issues.
Estimate: $1500 - $2000