© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
25 Centimes
1847 year| Billon | 3.6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic and Canton of (1815-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1847 |
| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25) |
| Currency | Franc (1838-1848) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#19778 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Denticles along rim, then lettering, inner rim; centre has denomination and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE ET CANTON DE GENEVE
25
CENTIMES
1847
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 25 Centimes 1847 coin from the Canton of Geneva is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Switzerland. The country was transitioning from a rural, agricultural society to a more industrialized and urbanized society, and the coin reflects this shift. The use of billon, a copper and silver alloy, was a cost-effective way to produce coins during this time, and the relatively low weight of 3.6 grams made it accessible to a wider range of people. Despite its humble appearance, this coin is a tangible reminder of the complex historical context in which it was created.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1847 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centimes 1847 coin.
