© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
Quadruple 16 rays
| Gold | 13.10 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Period | Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1640-1642 |
| Value | 1 Quadruple = 4 Écu Pistolet (11) |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1792) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 13.10 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#189368 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sun with 8 straight rays and 8 undulating rays alternating.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
⁕ POST ⁕ TENEBRAS ⁕ LVX ⁕ S ⁕ D
Ω
IHS
• ⁕ •
Comment
Varieties are known to exist:• Variant 1640 (Demole 598): Mint masters David Guainier and Augustin Baccuet. Obverse legend: "⁕ GENEVA ⁕ CIVITAS ⁕ 1640 ⁕"; Reverse legend: "POST ⁕ TENEBRAS ⁕ LVX ⁕ B ⁕ G ⁕"
• Variant 1641 (Demole 599) and 1642 (Demole 600): Mint masters Ami Deneira and Daniel Sardes. Obverse legend: "⁕ GENEVA • CIVITAS • 1641 ⁕"; Reverse legend: "POST ⁕ TENEBRAS ⁕ LVX ⁕ S ⁕ D ⁕"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Quadruple (16 rays) 1640-1642 from City of Geneva made of Gold weighing 13.10g is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). Despite the conflict, the City of Geneva was able to maintain its independence and continue minting coins, such as this one, which feature a unique 16-ray design on the reverse side.
