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© Sincona AG
12 Sols
| Silver | 4 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | City of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1602-1603 |
| Value | 12 Sols (⅛) |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1792) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#99753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POVR
·XII·
SOLS
·POST·TENEBRAS·LVX·
Interesting fact
The 12 Sols coin from the City of Geneva, made of silver and weighing 4 grams, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The early 17th century saw the rise of trade and commerce, as well as the formation of new nation-states and the Protestant Reformation. The coin's design, featuring the coat of arms of Geneva and the motto "Post Tenebras Lux" (After Darkness, Light), reflects the city's values of independence, faith, and prosperity.
