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9 Deniers / 3 Quarts
| Billon | 0.9 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | City of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1753-1785 |
| Value | 9 Deniers = 3 Quarts (1⁄128) |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1792) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#48520 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle within circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: POST TENEBRAS LUX · 1775
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 9 Deniers / 3 Quarts 1753-1785 from City of Geneva made of Billon weighing 0.9 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great social and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the Enlightenment, a period of intellectual and philosophical movement that emphasized reason, science, and individual liberty. The coin's design and value reflect the economic and political systems of the time, and its use would have been widespread among merchants, traders, and everyday people conducting business in the city of Geneva and beyond.
