French Ionian 1 Soldo
Greece
1807–1814
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$0.02
Based on Copper spot price ($6.09/oz) · 95.0% purity · 1.5g
Updated 7:58 AM
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Specifications
| Country | Greece |
| Years Minted | 1807–1814 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Depicts the Lion of St. Mark, a symbol associated with the Ionian Islands.
Reverse
Shows the denomination '1 Soldo' along with the year of issue.
History & Notable Facts
The French Ionian 1 Soldo was minted in Milan, not on the islands it was meant for, a logistical quirk of Napoleonic administration.
That decision reflected the era's chaos. Issued from 1807 to 1814 under French control of the Ionian Republic, the coin featured a simple design: the denomination on one side, with French-inspired motifs on the other. Copper was the metal of choice, though exact compositions varied due to supply issues. Mintage figures? Lost to history, likely in some bureaucratic mishap.
As for myths, I've heard tales of these coins funding naval exploits. Rubbish. They were just small change for local trade, a footnote in the empire's grander schemes. If you squint, the design hints at French efficiency imposed on reluctant Greeks.
One dry note: Calling it "Ionian" when it was made in Italy is like labeling French wine as Italian—misleading, but it happened.
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