¼ Duplone 1789 front ¼ Duplone 1789 back
¼ Duplone 1789 photo
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¼ Duplone

1789 year
Gold (.900) 1.91 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Solothurn
Period
Avoyer and Council of the City and Republic (1760-1798)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1789
Value
¼ Duplone (1)
Currency
Neuthaler (1760-1798)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
1.91 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#24070
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Standing Saint with flag, slanted sword behind

Script: Latin

Lettering: S·URSUS MART· 1789·

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Duplone 1789 from City of Solothurn is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the French Revolution, which had a significant impact on the European monetary system. The use of gold as the material for the coin reflects the value and wealth of the time, and the fact that it was minted in Solothurn, a city in what is now Switzerland, highlights the importance of this region in the global economy of the late 18th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1789  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Duplone 1789 coin.