© MDC Monaco Monnaies de Collection sarl
© MDC Monaco Monnaies de Collection sarl
4 soldi U quatrino - Pascal Paoli
| Billon | 2.27 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Corsican Republic (Corsica, French States) |
|---|---|
| General | Pasquale Paoli (1755-1769) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1762-1767 |
| Value | 4 Soldi (⅕) |
| Currency | Lira (1736-1769) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.27 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16204 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
3-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* 4 *
SOLDI
1762
Engraver: W.Ober
Edge
Smooth or ribbed.
Comment
This coin can be found both in coin and medal alignment.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.
