ITALY. Tuscany. Francescone (10 Paoli), 1794. Florence Mint. Ferdinando III. PCGS MS-63+ Gold Shield. Dav-1521; KM-C-37; Mont-132; Gig-26a. Obverse legend ends with "ETR" variety. The single finest certified of the date on the PCGS population report, none finer. This nicely preserved and very attractive survivor exhibits bold crisp devices, satiny lustrous surfaces and a thin veneer of light attractive tone adding a bit of character and eye appeal. A somewhat more available type, this legend variant seems to appear far less often and as such should be considered <strong>VERY</strong> <strong>RARE</strong> and desirable. A real treat for the discerning collector seeking high-grade tough to locate examples to supplement their numismatic holdings.
