1 Sol
1819 year| Billon | 1.0 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic and Canton of (1815-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1819 |
| Value | 1 Sol (1⁄153) |
| Currency | Sol (1814-1838) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.0 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24216 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Value within circle, date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POST TENEBRAS LUX
UN
SOL
·1819·
Unabridged legend: Post tenebras lux.
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM #119 is a circulation strike in billon.KM #119a is a presentation strike on silver.
Interesting fact
The 1 Sol 1819 coin from the Canton of Geneva made of Billon weighing 1.0 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The Congress of Vienna, which took place in 1815, had established a new European political order, and Switzerland had become a federal state with Geneva as one of its cantons. The coin's design, featuring the coat of arms of Geneva and the value of 1 Sol, reflects the canton's newfound autonomy and economic power. Additionally, the use of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, was a common practice during this time period, as it was a more affordable alternative to pure silver or gold coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1819 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sol 1819 coin.
