© CGB
© CGB
10 soldi U decimu - Pascal Paoli
| Silver | 2.15 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Corsican Republic (Corsica, French States) |
|---|---|
| General | Pasquale Paoli (1755-1769) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1762-1764 |
| Value | 10 Soldi (½) |
| Currency | Lira (1736-1769) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.15 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#388893 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Within a circle of greneti or a linear circle surmounted by greneti, three-line legend between two crossed palms or in a cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* 10 *
*
SOLDI
1763
Engraver: W.Ober
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Different varieties exist
1762 - weight between 2.21g and 2.30g - Obverse linear greneti and genies - Reverse linear circle surmounted by greneti and palms.
1763 : weight between 2.03g and 2.32g - Obverse ovoid greneti and genies - Reverse circle of greneti and palms.
1764: weight 2.25g - Obverse round greneti and tritons - Reverse linear circle surmounted by greneti and cartouche.
10 soldi 1762 (Gadoury photo)
10 soldi 1764 (Numiscorner photo)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the brief period of independence of the Corsican Republic, which was established in 1755 and lasted until 1769, when France reasserted its control over the island. The coin features a portrait of Pascal Paoli, who was a prominent Corsican leader and the founder of the Corsican Republic.
