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5 Sols Siege Coinage
1708 year| Copper | 2.01 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | City under siege of Lille (French States) |
|---|---|
| Period | War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1708 |
| Value | 5 Sols (¼) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.01 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#18045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
V·S:
·PRO·
DEFENSIONE
·VRBIS ET·
·PATRIAE·
1708
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Sols (Siege Coinage) 1708 from City under siege of Lille (French States) coin is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coinage during that time period, but it weighed only 2.01 grams, which is relatively light compared to other coins of similar denomination and material. This could indicate that the coin was designed to be easily portable and accessible to people of all economic backgrounds, or that it was intended to be used for small transactions and everyday purchases.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1708 | 42000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Sols (Siege Coinage) 1708 coin.