3 Sols 1619-1661 front 3 Sols 1619-1661 back
3 Sols 1619-1661 photo
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3 Sols

 
Billon 2 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Geneva
Period
Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1619-1661
Value
3 Sols (1⁄32)
Currency
Thaler (1535-1792)
Composition
Billon
Weight
2 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#48505
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Cross on quatrefoil in inner circle

Script: Latin

Lettering: B*G ·POST·TENEBRAS·LVX·

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 3 Sols 1619-1661 from City of Geneva made of Billon weighing 2 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The 17th century was marked by political and religious conflicts, as well as the emergence of new trade routes and technologies. Despite these challenges, the City of Geneva was able to maintain its independence and prosperity, and the 3 Sols coin was an important symbol of this success.