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1 Sol
1817 year| Billon | 0.95 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic and Canton of (1815-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1817 |
| Value | 1 Sol (1⁄153) |
| Currency | Sol (1814-1838) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.95 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#29378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Value within cartouche within circle, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POST TENEBRAS LUX
UN SOL
1817
Unabridged legend: Post tenebras lux.
Comment
KM #116 is a circulation strike in billon.KM #116a is a presentation strike in silver.
Interesting fact
The 1 Sol 1817 coin from the Canton of Geneva was designed by the French engraver, Jean-Baptiste Mercier. He was a renowned artist and engraver who also designed several other coins for the Canton of Geneva during that time period.
