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12 Florins, 9 Sols – Geneva

Standard circulation coins
Switzerland
Context
Year: 1796
Country: Switzerland Country flag
Issuer: Geneva
Period:
Lordship and Republic of Geneva
(1534—1798)
Currency:
Thaler
(1795—1838)
Subdivision: 12 Florins, 9 Sols = 1 Thaler
Demonetized: Yes
Material
Diameter: 40 mm
Weight: 30 g
Silver weight: 30.00 g
Shape: Round
Composition: Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Coin alignment
Obverse
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Reverse
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard112
Numista: #71216
Value
Bullion value: $86.76

Obverse

Description:
Arms encircled by a wreath.
Inscription:
GENEVE · REPUBLIQUE

L'AN·V·DE L'EGALITE
Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:
IHS in radiant sun, denomination and date below.
Inscription:
POST TENEBRAS LUX

XII FLORINS 1796. IX SOLS.



IHS
Script: Latin

Edge

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1796——

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