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Écu Pistolet 16 Rays
| Gold | 3.310 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1562-1570 |
| Value | 1 Pistole (140⁄51) |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1792) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.310 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#92113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
IHS within circle in center of sun with 8 straight rays and 8 undulating rays alternating
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POST : TENEBRAS : LVX : P :
Ω
IHS
⁕
Comment
Fatio (1931) 2139Varieties are known to exist:
• Variant 156Z. Obverse legend "⁕ GENEVA ⁕ CIVIATAS ⁕ 156Z ⁕". Reverse: straight ray at 12:00; legend "POST : TENEBRAS : LVX : P : / Ω / IHS / ⁕". In main Image.
• Variant 1562 (Demole 508). Obverse legend "⁕ GENEVA ⁕ CIVIATAS ⁕ 1562 ⁕". Reverse legend "POST • TENEBRAS • LVX • P • / Ω / IHS / ?".
• Variant 1563 (Demole 509). Obverse legend "... ⁕ [date] ⁕". Reverse: undulating ray at 12:00; legend "... : P : / IHS / ⁕"
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• Variant 1564 (Demole 510), 1565 (Demole 511), 1566 (Demole 512), 1567 (Demole 513), 1568 (Demole 514), 1569 (Demole 515), 1570 (Demole 516). Obverse legend "... ⁕ [date] ⁕". Reverse: undulating ray at 12:00; legend "... : G :"
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Écu Pistolet (16 Rays) coin from the City of Geneva is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin was issued between 1562 and 1570, a period marked by religious conflicts, political upheaval, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a popular form of currency among merchants and traders, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of the people of Geneva during this time.
