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© Sincona AG
4 Deniers
1617 year| Billon | 0.76 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | City of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1617 |
| Value | 4 Deniers (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1792) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.76 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#191128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value in three lines within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· POST TENEBRAS · LVX ·
POVR
·II·II·
DEN:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Deniers 1617 coin from the City of Geneva is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The 17th century saw the rise of trade and commerce, as well as the development of new technologies and scientific discoveries. This coin, made of Billon and weighing 0.76g, was likely used in everyday transactions and could have been handled by merchants, traders, and other individuals involved in the growing global economy. Despite its small denomination, the coin is a tangible reminder of the complex and interconnected world that was emerging during this time period.
