2 soldi U ventinu - Pascal Paoli

Features

Issuer Corsican Republic (Corsica, French States)
General Pasquale Paoli (1755-1769)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1762-1766
Value 2 Soldi (⅒)
Currency Lira (1736-1769)
Composition Billon
Weight 1.24 g
Diameter 18 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
120549
References C# 6,
William D. Craig; 1976. Coins of the World, 1750-1850 (3rd edition). Western Publishing, Racine, Wisconsin, United States.
Gad# 6
Francesco Pastrone; 2021. Monnaies francaises, 1789-2021 (25th edition). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco.

Obverse

Crowned arms with mermaid supporters.

Engraver: W.Ober

Reverse

Value and date within ornate design.

Lettering:
2
SOLDi
1762

Engraver: W.Ober

Edge

Plain.

Mint

Murato, France

Comments

Different varieties exist

1762: weight between 1.20g and 1.40g - diameter 17mm - Obverse circle of ovoid grenetis and genies - Reverse circle topped with grenetis and value.

1764: weight between 1.08g and 1.32g - diameter 17mm - Obverse circle of alternating rings and bars and tritons - Reverse circle of alternating rings and bars and value in a cartouche.

1766: weight between 1.05g and 1.59g - diameter 18mm - Obverse circle of round grenetis and small or large tritons - Reverse circle topped with grenetis and value in a cartouche.

1764 coin (photo I Numis)

1766 coin (Gadoury photo), period forgeries in pure copper have been reported for this vintage.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1762  (fr) génies
1764  (fr) tritons
1766  (fr) tritons

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