4 Centimes
1839 year| Billon | 1.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic and Canton of (1815-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1839 |
| Value | 4 Centimes (0.04) |
| Currency | Franc (1838-1848) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#19776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
Value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REP·ET CANT·
4
CENTIMES
1839
DE GENEVE
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM #127; circulation strike, billon.KM #127a; presentation strike, silver.
Interesting fact
The 4 Centimes 1839 coin from the Canton of Geneva is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in Switzerland. In 1839, the country was undergoing a period of political and economic upheaval, with the establishment of a new federal constitution and the introduction of a new currency system. Despite these challenges, the Canton of Geneva continued to mint its own coins, including the 4 Centimes coin, which was used for everyday transactions. This coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Geneva during a time of great uncertainty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1839 | 331000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Centimes 1839 coin.
