Corsica 8 denari, 1762 – 1768

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Corsica Corsica
Currency Lira (1736 – 1769)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 8 Denari
Year 1762 – 1768
Ruler Pasquale Paoli (1755–1769)
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 0.7
Diameter (mm) 14
Demonetized Yes

Description

8 Denari from Corsica. Issued from 1762 to 1768. Struck in Billon. Measures 14 mm and weighs 0.7 g.

Obverse
Within a circle of greneti, a Moor's head in a crowned cartouche between two genii in front or two tritons in profile.
Reverse
Within a circle of grenetis, inscription on three lines.
Edge
Plain.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1768  — (fr) Corte
1762  — (fr) Murato

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