© CGB
© CGB
½ Sol
1793 year| Bronze | 6.11 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1792-1804) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1793 |
| Value | 1 Sizain (1⁄40 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.11 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 1856 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Scale with Phrygian cap on the flail on which rests an oak crown; in the center 1/2 S.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE
½ S
H
1793
Translation:
Liberty Equality
½ S[ol]
H
1793
Engraver: Augustin Dupré
Edge
Rough (striking without ferrule).
Interesting fact
The ½ Sol 1793 coin was part of a series of coins issued during the French Revolution, specifically in the year II of the Revolution (1793-1794). These coins were designed to replace the old currency system of the French monarchy and were intended to be more accessible to the general population. The ½ Sol coin was equivalent to half of a sol, which was a silver coin worth 12 deniers. Despite its small denomination, the ½ Sol coin was made of bronze, which was a more durable and affordable material than silver. Today, these coins are highly sought after by collectors due to their historical significance and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1793 H | 56840 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1793 L | 1600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Sol 1793 coin.
