24 Sols / 2 Guldens 1644-1647 front 24 Sols / 2 Guldens 1644-1647 back
24 Sols / 2 Guldens 1644-1647 photo

24 Sols / 2 Guldens

 
Silver 6.46 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Geneva
Period
Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1644-1647
Value
24 Sols (¼)
Currency
Thaler (1535-1792)
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.46 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#92104
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value in 3 lines within circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*B* POST *TENEBRAS * LVX
POVR
XXIIII
SOLS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 24 Sols / 2 Guldens 1644-1647 from City of Geneva made of Silver weighing 6.46 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648 and involved many European countries, including Switzerland, where the coin was minted. The war had a profound impact on the economy and trade, and the minting of coins like this one was an important way for cities like Geneva to maintain economic stability and facilitate trade during this time.