Italian States, Genoa. Republic. BI 2 soldi (17.6 mm, 1.92 g, 12 h). 1749. [DUX · ET] · G[VB] · REIP · GENV, crowned arms of Genoa divide denomination (S -- 2) / · 1749 · O · M · [...], Madonna, head surrounded by stars, and Child emerging from clouds. MIR 346 ; KM 199. aVF, uneven weak strike loses much legend, yellow toning. Rare.