© Hess Divo
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25 Centimes
| Billon | 4.1 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic and Canton of (1815-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1839-1844 |
| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25) |
| Currency | Franc (1838-1848) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.08 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#4237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
Value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REP. ET CANT. DE GENEVE
25 CENTIMES 1839
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM #129; circulation strike, billon.KM #129a; presentation strike, silver.
Interesting fact
The 25 Centimes coin from the Canton of Geneva, made of Billon and weighing 4.1g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in Switzerland. The coin was issued between 1839 and 1844, a period when Switzerland was undergoing a significant political and economic transformation, including the establishment of a federal constitution and the introduction of a new currency. Despite these changes, the 25 Centimes coin remained a stable and widely used denomination, reflecting the importance of coinage in everyday transactions during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1839 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1844 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centimes 1839-1844 coin.
