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Decime Revolutionary Coinage
1794 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | 1 Decime (0.10) |
| Currency | Genevoise (1794) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Value at center, flower and date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EGALITE LIBERTE INDEPENDANCE
DÉCIME
L’OISIVETÉ
EST UN
VOL
1794
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Decime coin from the City of Geneva, issued in 1794 as part of the Revolutionary Coinage, features a unique design element - a stylized image of a pileus, a symbol of liberty and freedom, on the reverse side. This design was a departure from the traditional coat of arms or effigy of a ruler that was commonly featured on coins at the time, and was meant to reflect the revolutionary spirit and ideals of the era.
