6 Deniers / 2 Quarts
1750 year| Billon | 0.74 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | City of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1750 |
| Value | 6 Deniers = 2 Quarts (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1792) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.74 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#92058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
IHS in center of sun.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·1750·G·POST TENEBRAS LUX
IHS
Interesting fact
The 6 Deniers / 2 Quarts 1750 coin from the City of Geneva is interesting because it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that was commonly used in the 18th century for coinage. Billon is a combination of copper and silver, and it was valued for its durability and resistance to wear and tear. The fact that this coin was made of Billon suggests that it was intended for heavy use in everyday transactions, and it speaks to the resourcefulness and innovation of the minting process at the time.
