© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
2½ soldi - Théodore I
1736 year| Copper | 1.65 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Corsica (Corsica, French States) |
|---|---|
| King | Theodore I (1736) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1736 |
| Value | 2½ Soldi (⅛) |
| Currency | Lira (1736-1769) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.65 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#120550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value in inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRO·BO·PBCO·RO·CE·
SDI
DVE
M
Engraver: Jules François de Pastoreccia d'Orezza dit Settecervella
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: between 1.15g and 2.60g - Diameter 20mm - Shear-cut.
2 and a half soldi coins holders fund
Bastia Museum - BnF Paris - Dresden Museum - Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg - British Museum, London - National Museum, Rome - Correr Museum, Venice - 3 examples in private collections.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2½ soldi coin from the Kingdom of Corsica is that it was issued during a brief period of independence for the island nation, which was otherwise under French rule. The coin features an image of Théodore I, who was the ruler of Corsica from 1736 to 1743. Despite its small size, the coin has a rich history and is a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
