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© Sincona AG
2 Centimes
1839 year| Billon | 1.3 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic and Canton of (1815-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1839 |
| Value | 2 Centimes (0.02) |
| Currency | Franc (1838-1848) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#20838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REP·ET CANT·
2
CENTIMES
1839
DE GENEVE
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM #126; circulation strike, billon.KM #126a; presentation strike, silver.
Interesting fact
The 2 Centimes 1839 coin from the Canton of Geneva is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in Switzerland. The coin was issued just a few years after the Swiss Federal Constitution was adopted, which established Switzerland as a federal state and marked a significant shift away from the old system of independent cantons. Additionally, the coin was minted during a period of economic and social change, as the Industrial Revolution began to transform the Swiss economy and society. Despite these changes, the coin remains a symbol of the enduring value and stability of the Swiss franc, which has been a trusted currency for over two centuries.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1839 | 78000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Centimes 1839 coin.
