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Genevoise Revolutionary Coinage
1794 year| Silver | 31.1 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | City of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | 1 Genevoise = 10 Decimes |
| Currency | Genevoise (1794) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24177 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Inscription, date flanked by oat sprigs
Script: Latin
Lettering:
APRES LES TENEBRES LA LUMIERE
PRIX
DU
TRAVAIL.
L'AN III·DE
L'EGALITE
1794
Engraver: Théodore Bonneton
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Genevoise (Revolutionary Coinage) 1794 from City of Geneva made of Silver weighing 31.1g is that it was minted during a time of great political and social upheaval in France and Europe. The French Revolution, which began in 1789, had a profound impact on the production of coins, as the old monarchical system was overthrown and new forms of government and currency were established. The Genevoise coin, which features a depiction of a liberty cap and a fasces on its obverse, symbolizes the revolutionary spirit of the time and serves as a tangible reminder of this pivotal moment in history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1794 TB | 17000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Genevoise (Revolutionary Coinage) 1794 coin.
