Geneva 1797 6 sols
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This specimen was part of lot 3294 in Sincona sale 64 (Zürich, June 2020), which sold for 250 CHF (about US$313 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"SWITZERLAND | Geneva | Stadt und Kanton, 6 Sols 1797, Genf. Ohne Mzz. Lot von 2 Exemplaren. Vorzüglich-FDC. (canton of Geneva, Extremely fine-uncirculated.)"
This type was struck 1795-97 during a French-sponsored revolution which toppled the old oligarchy. Silver and copper off-metal strikes of this type exist, doubtless struck for presentation.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 3 g, billon, 26 mm diameter, this specimen 1.41 g.
Catalog reference: KM 109, D.T. 1036d, HMZ 2-346h.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona sale 64: Swiss Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2020.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Richter, Jürg, and Ruedi Kunzmann, Neuer HMZ-Katalog, Band 2: Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins 15//16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart, Regenstauf, Germany: H. Gietl Verlag GmbH, 2006.
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