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1 Sol
1590 year| Copper | 1.83 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | City of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1590 |
| Value | 1 Sol (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1792) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.83 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#375480 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Inscriptions in six lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· P · VN ·
✿ SOLS ✿
POVR · LES
SOLDATS · DE
GENEVE
· 1590 ·
Interesting fact
The 1 Sol 1590 coin from the City of Geneva is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in Europe, specifically during the Protestant Reformation. Geneva, a city in Switzerland, was a hub for religious reform and the coin may have been used to finance the activities of Protestant reformers like John Calvin, who was active in the city during this time.
