Genoan Republic - 1814

2 Soldi
Obverse - Genoan Republic - 2 Soldi - 1814 Reverse - Genoan Republic - 2 Soldi - 1814
Obverse - Genoan coat-of-arms.
Legend - RESPUBLICA GENUENSIS
Exergue - 1814
Reverse - A standing Madonna, with a halo of stars.
Legend, SUB TUUM PRESIDIUM
In the field, S. 2.
Size, 18 mm.
 
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