20 soldi U duppione - Pascal Paoli
| Silver | 3.48 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Corsican Republic (Corsica, French States) |
|---|---|
| General | Pasquale Paoli (1755-1769) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1762-1768 |
| Value | 20 Soldi (1) |
| Currency | Lira (1736-1769) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#120553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value and date within cartouche.
Lettering:
20
SOLDI
1768
Edge
Plain
Comment
There are many varieties
1762: weight between 4.24g and 4.55g - Diameter 25mm - Obverse with mottled lines - Reverse with single or double palm leaves.
1763: weight between 2.87g and 3.70g - Diameter 24mm - Obverse with mottled grain - Reverse with double palm leaves or garland of leaves grouped in threes and mottled grain.
1764: weight between 2.98g and 3.75g - Diameter 24mm - Obverse and reverse garland.
1965: weight between 2.90g and 3.55g - Diameter 25mm - Obverse and reverse garland - Reverse with or without dot above and below the 20.
1966: weight between 3.27g and 3.74g - Diameter 25mm - Obverse and reverse garland - Reverse with or without dot above and below the 20.
1967: weight 3.04g - Diameter 25mm - Obverse and reverse with garland - Obverse with negroid head.
1968: weight 2.99g - Diameter 24mm - Obverse and reverse garland - Obverse negroid head - Reverse with or without dot above and below 20.
Period forgeries have been reported for the years 1763, 1766 and 1767.
20 soldi 1763 (Inumis photo)
20 soldi 1764 (Gadoury photo)
20 soldi 1765 (photo MDC)
20 soldi 1768 (photo MDC)
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.
