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Description
This French coin, dating from 1708, is a 20 sols coin minted during the Siege of Lille. It is made of copper and weighs approximately 6.4 grams. Its diameter is 30 millimeters.
The obverse of the coin features a representation of the sun, a symbol often associated with the reign of Louis XIV. In the center, there is a radiant sun with a face. The circular legend, in Latin, refers to divine protection during the siege: "TVETVR ET ERVDIT".
The reverse of the coin indicates the face value, "XX", in Roman numerals, above the inscription "SOLS". Below, we find the year of issue, "1708". The circular legend, also in Latin, refers to the military context: "OBSID LIL. 1708", meaning "Siege of Lille 1708".
This commemorative coin was issued due to the particular circumstances of the Siege of Lille, a significant military event of the War of the Spanish Succession. The Siege of Lille was a time of tension and intense conflict, and this coin testifies to this period of French history.
