3 Sols
1791 year| Billon | 2.3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | City of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1791 |
| Value | 3 Sols (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1792) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Cruciform within circle, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POST TENEBRAS LUX
·P·1791·B·
Interesting fact
The 3 Sols 1791 coin from the City of Geneva was minted during a time of great political and social upheaval in France, known as the French Revolution. The coin's design, which features a stylized image of a tree and the motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity), reflects the revolutionary ideals of the time. Despite being minted in Geneva, which was not part of France at the time, the coin was likely influenced by the political and cultural movements happening across the border.
