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© H. D. Rauch
15 Sols Revolutionary Coinage
1794 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | City of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | 15 Sols (5⁄51) |
| Currency | Genevoise (1794) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EGALITE*LIBERTE*INDEPENDANCE
15
SOLS
*
*W*
Comment
Varieties:• Variant #1 - without "W" mintmark on reverse:
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• Variant #2 - with "W" mint mark on reverse - in main image
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 15 Sols (Revolutionary Coinage) 1794 coin from the City of Geneva is that it was minted during a time of great political and social upheaval in France. The French Revolution, which began in 1789 and lasted for over a decade, had a profound impact on the country and its currency. The introduction of the Revolutionary Coinage in 1794 was an attempt to reform the monetary system and create a more egalitarian society. The 15 Sols coin, made of silver and weighing 2.9 grams, was a significant denomination at the time and was used widely in everyday transactions. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable collector's item and a fascinating piece of history.
