© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
2 soldi U ventinu - Pascal Paoli
| Billon | 1.24 g | 18 mm |
| 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 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#120549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value and date within ornate design.
Lettering:
2
SOLDi
1762
Engraver: W.Ober
Edge
Plain.
Comment
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.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pascal Paoli 2 soldi coin is that it was minted during a brief period of Corsican independence from France. The Corsican Republic was established in 1755, and Pascal Paoli was its leader until 1766, when France regained control of the island. This coin is a rare example of a currency issued by a short-lived independent state.
