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© Heritage Auctions Europe
2 Sols dated version, edge BON. POUR. BORD. MARSEILLE. LYON. ROUEN. NANT.ET STRB
1793 year| Bronze | 24.47 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1792-1804) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1793 |
| Value | 2 Sols (0.1 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.47 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#44930 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
An oak wreath (the value 2 sols is inscribed inside) crossed horizontally by the two-pan balance. The balance is topped with a Phrygian cap.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE
2.S.
B
1793
Engraver: Augustin Dupré
Edge
Slice with inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BON. POUR. BORD. MARSEILLE. LYON. ROUEN. NANT.ET STRB
Comment
Surfrappé on a blank of Monneron 2 sols Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the French Revolution, a time of great social and political upheaval in France. The coin's design, featuring the motto "BON. POUR. BORD. MARSEILLE. LYON. ROUEN. NANT.ET STRB" on the edge, reflects the revolutionary spirit of the time, emphasizing the values of unity, solidarity, and patriotism. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin was a deliberate choice made by the revolutionary government to promote the use of less valuable metals and to reduce the cost of coin production, making it more accessible to the general population.
