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1 Sol
| Billon | 1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1785-1788 |
| Value | 1 Sol (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1792) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#48518 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Value within ornate circle, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POST TENEBRAS LUX ·1788·
UN
SOL
·B·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Sol coin from the City of Geneva, made of Billon and weighing 1g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The late 18th century saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution, which had a significant impact on the wealthy city-state of Geneva. The coin's design, featuring the symbol of the sun and the motto "Post Tenebras Lux" (After Darkness, Light), may have been intended to reflect the spirit of progress and enlightenment that was sweeping across Europe at the time.
