ITALY - ITALIE Tuscany (Grand Duchy of), Ferdinand III of Lorraine restored (1814-1824). Half-francescone (large bust) 1823, Florence. Av. FERD. III. D. G. P. I. A. P. R. H. ET B. A. A. M. D. ETR. Bare head right, below (different). Rv. LEX - TVA - VERITAS. Round shield crowned with the collar of the Golden Fleece and two decorations; below PISIS - (date). M.289 - P.70; Silver - 32 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the finest engraved example! NGC MS 63+ (5775475-073). Close to mint condition, this example has circulated very little, with slight flats to the right on the high reliefs but the reverse preserved (the roundels are intact and detailed). A shiny collector's patina covers both sides. Almost corner flower. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.