6 Sols 1632-1678 front 6 Sols 1632-1678 back
6 Sols 1632-1678 photo

6 Sols

 
Billon 2.53 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Geneva
Period
Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1632-1678
Value
6 Sols (1⁄16)
Currency
Thaler (1535-1792)
Composition
Billon
Weight
2.53 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#92103
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Ornate cross within circle, mintmaster's initials above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: B*G · POST · TENEBRAS · LVX ·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 6 Sols 1632-1678 from City of Geneva made of Billon weighing 2.53 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the city of Geneva during a time of great economic and political change. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles II, who was the Duke of Genevois-Nemours and ruled the city from 1632 to 1678. During this time, Geneva was an independent republic and was known for its banking and trade industries. The coin was likely used to facilitate trade and commerce within the city and its surrounding regions.