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5 Centimes
1847 year| Billon | 2.0 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic and Canton of (1815-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1847 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1838-1848) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#19777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Denticles along rim, then lettering, inner rim centre has denomination and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE ET CANTON DE GENEVE
5
CENTIMES
1847
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM #133; circulation strike, billon.KM #133a; presentation strike, silver.
Interesting fact
The 5 Centimes 1847 coin from the Canton of Geneva is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in Switzerland. In 1848, the Swiss Federal Constitution was adopted, establishing Switzerland as a federal state. This coin, minted just a year before, represents a unique moment in Swiss history, as it was issued by one of the individual cantons before the country's unification.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1847 AB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimes 1847 coin.
