© CGB
© CGB
8 denari baioccu - Pascal Paoli
| Billon | 0.70 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Corsican Republic (Corsica, French States) |
|---|---|
| General | Pasquale Paoli (1755-1769) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1762-1768 |
| Value | 8 Denari (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Lira (1736-1769) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.70 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#388753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Within a circle of grenetis, inscription on three lines.
Lettering:
* 8 *
DENARI
1762
Engraver: W.Ober
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Weight between 0.65g and 0.75g
Coin minted in 1768 in Corte with two tritons (photo CGB)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 denari (baioccu) coin from the Corsican Republic is that it was designed by Pascal Paoli, a prominent Corsican statesman and military leader who played a key role in the island's struggle for independence from France. The coin features a portrait of Paoli on one side and the Corsican coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted during Paoli's presidency, which lasted from 1762 to 1768, and was used as a standard circulation coin in Corsica during that time.