3 Deniers / Quart 1601-1621 front 3 Deniers / Quart 1601-1621 back
3 Deniers / Quart 1601-1621 photo

3 Deniers / Quart

 
Billon 0.65 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Geneva
Period
Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1601-1621
Value
3 Deniers (1⁄384)
Currency
Thaler (1535-1792)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.65 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#92097
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Ornate cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering: *·POST·TENEBRAS·LVX·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 3 Deniers / Quart 1601-1621 from City of Geneva made of Billon weighing 0.65 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The early 17th century saw the rise of capitalism and the development of new trade routes, which led to an increase in the demand for coinage. This coin, which was minted in the city of Geneva, was likely used in everyday transactions and provides a glimpse into the economic and monetary systems of the time.