Denier ND

Reverse

Stylized cross of St. Peter's cantoned in 1 of an S and in 3 of a globule.

Lettering: + GENEVAS

Edge

Plain

Comment

It is a denarius of the bishopric of Geneva, bearing the name of Saint Peter, patron saint of the city, struck during the period when the Bishop of Geneva had his temporal rights confirmed by the Germanic Emperor, at a time when the Swiss cantons were still German possessions.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Il s'agit d'un denier de l'évêché de Genève, portant le nom de Saint Pierre, patron de la cité, frappé pendant la période où l’Évêque de Genève a vu ses droits temporels confirmés par l'Empereur germanique, à l'époque où les cantons suisses étaient encore des possessions allemandes.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier ND (1371-1394) from Bishopric of Geneva made of Silver weighing 0.9 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the reign of Bishop Adhémar de Monteil, who was known for his efforts to promote trade and commerce in the region. The coin's design features the bishop's coat of arms on one side and the image of a cross on the other, symbolizing the church's influence on the local economy. Despite its small size, this coin played a significant role in the daily transactions of the people living in the bishopric, and its silver content made it a valuable commodity in the region.

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