9 Deniers / 3 Quarts
1678 year| Billon | 1.19 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1678 |
| Value | 9 Deniers = 3 Quarts (1⁄128) |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1792) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.19 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#92109 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross within quadrilobe, mintmark above in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·I·E·POST·TENEBRAS·LVX
Interesting fact
The 1678 Geneva 9 Deniers / 3 Quarts coin is notable for its unique design, featuring a distinctive crowned shield with the city's motto "Post tenebras spero lucem" (After darkness, I hope for light) on the obverse, and the coat of arms of the City of Geneva on the reverse.
