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6 Deniers / 2 Quarts
| Billon | 0.8 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | City of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1603-1688 |
| Value | 6 Deniers = 2 Quarts (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1792) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#48508 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
IHS in center of radiant sun in inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: Æ·POST·TENEBRAS·LVX
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 6 Deniers / 2 Quarts 1603-1688 from City of Geneva made of Billon weighing 0.8 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the City of Geneva during a time of great economic and political change. The coin was issued during the reign of King Louis XIV of France, who ruled from 1643 to 1715, and was a time of significant expansion and development for the city. The coin's design features the coat of arms of Geneva on one side and the value of the coin on the other, and it was made of a copper and silver alloy known as billon. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin played an important role in the economy of the time and is now a sought-after collector's item for numismatists.
