9 Deniers / 3 Quarts 1601-1637 front 9 Deniers / 3 Quarts 1601-1637 back
9 Deniers / 3 Quarts 1601-1637 photo
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9 Deniers / 3 Quarts

 
Billon 1 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Geneva
Period
Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1601-1637
Value
9 Deniers = 3 Quarts (1⁄128)
Currency
Thaler (1535-1792)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#99750
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Cross over quadrilobe, mint mark in legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: POST TENE BRAS LVX·C

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 9 Deniers / 3 Quarts 1601-1637 from City of Geneva made of Billon weighing 1 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the city of Geneva during the early 17th century. Despite being made of a relatively low-value material, the coin was widely accepted and used in everyday transactions, highlighting the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people of Geneva during this time period.