City under siege of Lyon 3 Sols, 1793
Information
Country
City under siege of Lyon
City under siege of Lyon
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
3 Sols
Year
1793
Ruler
Revolt of Lyon against the National Convention
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
11.38
Diameter (mm)
28
Thickness (mm)
2.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
3 Sols from City under siege of Lyon. Issued in 1793. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 11.38 g.
- Obverse
- A sword with a liberty cap on the tip. Unfinished finials surround the field.
- Reverse
- Inscription separated by fleurons. In the middle of the field, a very crudely made lion. (THREE SOLS)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1793) | — | 30/09/1793 is indicated as probable by Hennin, the siege of Lyon having taken place from 09/08/1793 to 09/10/1793. |
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