3 Deniers / Quart 1535-1598 front 3 Deniers / Quart 1535-1598 back
3 Deniers / Quart 1535-1598 photo

3 Deniers / Quart

 
Billon 0.83 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Geneva
Period
Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1535-1598
Value
3 Deniers (1⁄384)
Currency
Thaler (1535-1792)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.83 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#92064
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Cross within circle. Mint mark in legend at top.

Script: Latin

Lettering: :G:POST:TENEBRAS:LVX

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 3 Deniers / Quart 1535-1598 from City of Geneva made of Billon weighing 0.83 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of King Henry II of France, who ruled from 1547 to 1559, and was part of a broader effort to standardize currency across the continent. Despite its small denomination, the coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce during this period.