Oops...1765 Corsica 4 soldi - backwards 4

Blackhawk

I got this 1765 4 soldi from Corsica today...take a look at the 4. I wonder if all of them are like this or if this was a mistake that was corrected on other dies? (Those are swords, by the way)

harasha

I think you should edit the title of this post. The coin fascinates me and I would like to see some comments from the membership. "Oops" doesn't do it.

MadMuffin

This is one funny coin I have never seen this type before so I'm afraid I can't answer your question.

The guy in the portrait looks kind of African, doesn't he?

Marcel

Sapyx

<< <i>The guy in the portrait looks kind of African, doesn't he? >>


He is. A "moor's head" is the traditional badge of Corsica, and still appears on the flag of the territory.

There's nothing in Krause about a "backwards 4" variety, but they're not all like that; the illustration for this type in Krause (listed as KM/C# 7) is the same date (1765) and has a "normal 4".

ozzysdad47

Look's to me like you got yourself a possible rare one there...... Nothing like finding a new variety....... There is every possibility you might even get a "You Suck" award for this coin.........Congrat's.....

Blackhawk

Here is a link that refers to the minting of two varieties for the year...link.

lordmarcovan

Maybe it's just something about the numeral 4.