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1 Sol
1793 year| Bronze | 10 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | French West Indies (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1792-1804) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1793 |
| Value | 1 Sol (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (781-1795) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#72572 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Phygrian cap over wreath and scales, with lettering and date around and within.
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE
1S
BB
1793
Unabridged legend:
LIBERTE EGALITE
1 Sol
BB
1793
Translation:
Liberty, Equality
1 Sol
Engraver: Augustin Dupré
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coin is identical to KM# 619, but issued in Haiti. Also known as 1 Sou.Interesting fact
The 1 Sol 1793 coin from French West Indies (Overseas France) was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in France. The French Revolution, which began in 1789, had recently overthrown the monarchy and established the First French Republic. The new government was eager to create a new currency system that would be more accessible and egalitarian than the old system, which had been based on gold and silver coins that were often hoarded by the wealthy. The 1 Sol coin, made of bronze and worth one-third of a French franc, was intended to be a more affordable and widely available alternative for everyday transactions. Despite its humble value, the coin still features a stylish design, with a portrait of a woman representing Liberty on one side and a wreath of laurel leaves on the other. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, offering a glimpse into the fascinating history of France during this tumultuous period.
