© The Coinhouse Auctions
© The Coinhouse Auctions
20 Sols Siege Coinage
1708 year| Copper | 7.27 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | City under siege of Lille (French States) |
|---|---|
| Period | War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1708 |
| Value | 20 Sols (1) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.27 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#18041 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XX·S:
·PRO·
DEFENSIONE
·VRBIS ET·
·PATRIÆ·
1708
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of siege, which was a common practice during wartime in the 17th and 18th centuries. The City of Lille was under siege by the French army, and the coin was minted as a way to provide currency for the people living within the city walls. The coin's design and materials were likely chosen for their durability and ease of production during this time of scarcity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1708 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Sols (Siege Coinage) 1708 coin.