© Hermitage Fine Art
© Hermitage Fine Art
Écu Pistolet 8 Rays
| Gold | 3.31 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1578-1651 |
| Value | 1 Pistole (140⁄51) |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1792) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.31 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#189391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sun with 6 straight rays and 6 undulating rays alternating.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POST : TENEBRAS : LVX : G :
Ω
IHS
⁕
Comment
Varieties are known to exist:▸ Variant 1578 (Demole 522). Obverse legend: "⁕ GENEVA ⁕ CIVITAS ⁕ [date] ⁕"; Reverse legend: "POST ⁕ TENEBRAS ⁕ LVX ⁕ G ⁕ / Ω / IHS / ⁕"
▸ Variant 1581 (Demole 525), 1582 (Demole 526), 1583 (Demole 527). Obverse legend: "⁕ GENEVA • CIVITAS ⁕ [date] ⁕"; Reverse legend: "POST • TENEBRAS • LVX : M : / Ω / IHS / ⁕"
▸ Variant 1585 (Demole 528). Obverse legend: "⁕ GENEVA • CIVITAS ⁕ [date] ⁕"; Reverse legend: "POST • TENEBRAS • LVX • C • / Ω / IHS / • ⁕ •"
▸Variant 1586 (Demole 529). Obverse legend: "⁕ GENEVA • CIVITAS ⁕ [date] ⁕"; Reverse legend: "POST • TENEBRAS • LVX • C • / Ω / IHS / • . •"
▸Variant 1622 (Demole 530). Unconfirmed.
▸Variant 1625 (Demole 530). Unconfirmed.
▸Variant 1630 (Demole 531). "RG"
▸Variant 1634 (Demole 532). Obverse legend: "? GENEVA • CIVITAS • [date] ?"; Reverse legend: "POST • TENEBRAS • LVX ⁕ M ⁕ / Ω / IHS / ⁕"
▸Variant 1638 (Demole 533), 1639 (Demole 534). "B.G."
▸Variant 1640 (Demole 535). Unconfirmed.
▸Variant 1641 (Demole 536). "D.S."
▸Variant 1642 (Demole 537). "B.D."
▸Variant 1644 (Demole 538). Unconfirmed.
▸Variant 1646 (Demole 539). Possible.
▸Variant 1648 (Demole 540). Unconfirmed.
▸Variant 1649 (Demole 541). Unconfirmed.
▸Variant 1651 (Demole 542). Unconfirmed.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Écu Pistolet (8 Rays) coin from the City of Geneva is that it was used as a form of currency in the 16th and 17th centuries, and its design was inspired by the Renaissance art movement. The coin features an image of a pistol on one side and the coat of arms of Geneva on the other, which symbolizes the city's military power and wealth during that time. Additionally, the coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time, and its weight of 3.31 grams made it a significant unit of currency.
