© Saive Numismatique
© Saive Numismatique
18 Deniers / 6 Quarts
| Billon | 1.16 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1722-1776 |
| Value | 18 Deniers = 6 Quarts (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1792) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.16 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22859 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POST TENEBRAS LUX
·1776·
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a currency in the City of Geneva during a time of great economic and political change. The coin was issued during the reign of Duke Charles Emmanuel III of Savoy, who ruled the Duchy of Savoy from 1722 to 1730, and was continued to be used until 1776. During this time, Geneva was an independent republic and was known for its banking and financial industries. The coin's design features the coat of arms of Geneva on one side and the value on the other, and it was made of billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, typically copper and silver. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin played an important role in the economy of Geneva during this period and is now a sought-after collector's item for numismatists.
