ITALY, Toscana (Granducato). Leopoldo I. 1765-1790. AR Francescone – 10 Paoli (41mm, 27.43 g, 6h). Firenze (Florence) mint. Dated 1775. KM (C) 24.1; Davenport 1514; Montenegro 46. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 64 WINGS APPROVED. Choice toned UNC with many hues of violet and blue along with hints of silver coming through the patina. Highest graded specimen. Rarity 2.
Ex Ponterio 124 (17 January 2003), lot 2202.