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Pistole
| Gold (.900) | 7.64 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1753-1754 |
| Value | 1 Pistole (140⁄51) |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1792) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 7.64 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#188441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POST TENEBRAS LUX
IHΣ
1758
Comment
Variants:• HMZ# 2-338b, J753: In main image
• HMZ# 2-338c, J754:
©️ Image courtesy of Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K. (http://www.hdmhg.de/)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pistole 1753-1754 from City of Geneva is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a living person, specifically the Mayor of Geneva, Jean-Jacques Rousseau. This was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring allegorical figures or heraldic symbols on coins, and marked a shift towards more realistic and humanizing representations on currency.
