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© Sincona AG
6 Sols
| Silver | 2.6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | City of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1765-1791 |
| Value | 6 Sols (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1792) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#38074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Denomination above mintmark and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POST TENEBRAS LUX
SIX SOLS
P • B
• 1793 •
Translation: After the darkness, the light.
Interesting fact
The 6 Sols coin from the City of Geneva, made of silver and weighing 2.6g, was used as a form of currency during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. It was issued during the period of the Enlightenment, when new ideas about democracy, liberty, and human rights were spreading across the continent. Despite being a small denomination coin, it played an important role in the economy of the time and would have been used in everyday transactions by people from all walks of life. Today, it is a valuable collector's item and a fascinating piece of history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1791 PB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Sols 1765-1791 coin.
