III. Ferdinand's reign (1790-1824) fell during a turbulent period in the history of Tuscany, full of wars, political turmoil and economic hardship. Its coinage faithfully reflects these challenges and provides an insight into the economic and political situation of the era. Minting in Tuscany took place at the zecca (mint) plant in Florence. The mint also produced gold, silver and copper coins. During Ferdinand's reign, the minting of the following types of coins was ordered: Gold: zecchino (3.5 grams) and fiorino (3.2 grams) Silver: thaler (28 grams), scudo ( 24 grams), lira (5 grams) and crazia (1 gram) Copper: soldo (2 grams) and quattrino (0.5 grams) The Tuscan coins carried the style characteristics typical of the period. On the face page, usually III. Ferdinand's profile can be seen, while the Tuscan lily or other coat of arms was shown on the reverse. The inscriptions on the coins appeared in both Latin and Italian. In the 1790s, during the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, Tuscan minting began to decline. The fineness and weight of the coins decreased. 1801-1807, Napoleon established the Kingdom of Etruria in Tuscany in 1801. At that time, the French revolutionary numbering and the inscription "Re d'Etruria" were used on the coins. 1814-1824, after the Napoleonic Wars III. Ferdinand returned to the Tuscan throne. The coins were again made in the old style. The gold Tuscan zecchino was one of the most sought-after trade coins of the period. The copper quattrino coins were so small that they were often carried in sacks during everyday shopping.