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Écu Pistolet 9 Rays
| Gold | 3.31 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1575-1586 |
| 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#189383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sun with 9 undulating rays.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
⁕ POST ⁕ TENEBRAS ⁕ LVX ⁕ G
Ω
IHS
.⁕
Comment
Varieties are known to exist:▸ Variant 1575 (Demole 520), 1576 (Demole 521). Obverse legend: "⁕ GENEVA ⁕ CIVITAS ⁕ [date] ⁕"; Reverse legend: "⁕ POST ⁕ TENEBRAS ⁕ LVX ⁕ G / Ω / IHS / .⁕"
▸ Variant 1576 (unlisted). Obverse legend: "⁕ GENEVA ⁕ CIVITAS ⁕ [date] ⁕"; Reverse legend: "⁕ POST ⁕ TENEBRAS ⁕ LVX ⁕ G / Ω / IHS / • ⁕ •"
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▸ Variant 1579 (Demole 523), 1580 (Demole 524). Obverse legend: "⁕ GENEVA ⁕ CIVITAS ⁕ [date] ⁕"; Reverse legend: "POST • TENEBRAS • LVX : G : / Ω / IHS / ⁕"
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▸ Variant 1580. Obverse legend: "⁕ GENEVA ⁕ CIVITAS ⁕ [date] ⁕"; Reverse legend: "POST • TENEBRAS • LVX : G : / Ω / IHS / •"
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▸ 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 / • . •"
Interesting fact
The Écu Pistolet (9 Rays) coin from the City of Geneva, made of gold and weighing 3.31g, is a rare and valuable coin that was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles IX of France, who was known for his controversial policies and religious conflicts. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of the mint masters of Geneva, who were renowned for their expertise in creating high-quality coins. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and historians, not only for its rarity but also for its historical significance and beauty.
