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1 Duplone
1787 year| Gold (.900) | 7.64 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | City of Solothurn |
|---|---|
| Period | Avoyer and Council of the City and Republic (1760-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1787 |
| Value | 1 Duplone (4) |
| Currency | Neuthaler (1760-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 7.64 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#24072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing Saint with flag, slanted sword behind, date in legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: S·URSUS MART· 1787·
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Duplone 1787 coin from the City of Solothurn is interesting because it was minted during a time when the Swiss Confederation was still a loose alliance of states, and the coinage was not yet standardized across the country. This coin, made of 90% gold and weighing 7.64 grams, was one of the first standardized coins introduced by the Swiss Confederation, paving the way for a uniform currency system in Switzerland.
