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Genoan Republic - 1814

2 Soldi - 2nd

Obverse:

Genoan coat-of-arms.

Legend:

RESPUBLICA GENUENSIS

Exergue:

1814

Size:

18 mm.

Reverse:

A standing Madonna, with a halo of stars.

Legend:

SUB TUUM PRESIDIUM

Exergue:

S. 2.

Vern's Comments:

Isn't this a pretty little coin? There is another variety that says PRÆSIDIUM. The Republic was restored for a portion of 1814; when this coin was struck, and then absorbed by the Kingdom of Sardinia in 1815.

From Monete Italiane dall'invasione Napoleonica, pg. 88:
Métal:	M	Peso:	2,02/2,20 g.
ø:	18 mm

Dritto /	RESPUBLICA / GENUENSIS stemma coronata tra cornucopie; esergo data.
Rovescio /	SUB TUUM PRÆSIDIUM immacolata di fronte fra valore
	PRESIDIUM

Contorno /	liscio	Rarità:	C