1 Sol, 6 Deniers
| Issuer | Canton of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Year | 1817 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Sol, 6 Deniers (1⁄102) |
| Currency | Sol (1814-1838) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.17 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#117, HMZ 2#2-358a, Divo/Tob19#270 |
| Obverse description | IHS in sun above arms |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REP: ET CANTON DE GENEVE |
| Reverse description | Wheat stalks above value, date at bottom |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | POST TENEBRAS LUX *1817* UN SOL 6 D: H |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1817 H - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1882438240 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: The 1 Sol, 6 Deniers coin, issued by the Canton of Geneva in 1817, marks a pivotal post-Napoleonic era. Having been annexed by France, Geneva regained independence in 1813 and joined the Swiss Confederation in 1815. This coinage signifies the re-established sovereignty