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1 sol aux balances Française, type daté
1793 year| Copper | 12.23 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1792-1804) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1793 |
| Value | 1 Sol (1⁄20 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.23 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#356954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Balance with Phrygian cap and oak wreath; in the center, 1. S. Under the wreath, the letter "atelier".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE
1 S.
A
1793
Engraver: Augustin Dupré
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
The 1793 French 1 sol aux balances coin was part of a series of coins issued during the French Revolution, which aimed to promote the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. The coin's design features a woman symbolizing the French Republic, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and a balance scale, representing the principles of justice and equality. The coin was minted in copper, a relatively affordable metal, to make it accessible to the general population. Despite its humble material, the coin's historical significance and artistic design make it a valuable collector's item today.
