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Dicken "Teston-blanc"
| Silver | 8 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | City of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1619-1624 |
| Value | 1 Dicken (⅓) |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1792) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#99759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown over imperial eagle in center circle, mintmaster's initials in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·G·POST·TENEBRAS·LVX·R·
Comment
Listed in Standard Catalog of World Coins as 1/4 Thaler.Both HMZ and Divo-Tobler identify these as teston-blanc
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Teston-blanc" coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the City of Geneva during a time of economic turmoil. The coin was introduced in 1619 as a replacement for the previous currency, the "Teston-noir," which had become devalued due to excessive minting. The "Teston-blanc" was made of silver and had a value of 8 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its value, the coin was not widely accepted outside of Geneva, and its use was eventually discontinued in favor of other currencies. Today, the "Teston-blanc" is a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
