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10 Francs – Geneva

Standard circulation coins
Switzerland
Context
Years: 1848–1851
Country: Switzerland Country flag
Issuer: Geneva
Period:
Republic and Canton of
(1815—1848)
Currency:
Franc
(1838—1848)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 1,385
Material
Diameter: 48 mm
Weight: 52.22 g
Silver weight: 45.17 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 86.5% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Coin alignment
Obverse
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Reverse
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard138
Numista: #23401
Value
Bullion value: $130.64

Obverse

Description:
Shield with sun and "IHS" above arms.
Inscription:
· POST · TENEBRAS · LUX ·
Script: Latin
Engraver: Antoine Bovy

Reverse

Description:
Value and date encircled.
Inscription:
REPUBLIQUE ET CANTON DE GENEVE

10

FRANCS

1848

ANT. BOVY
Translation:
REPUBLIC AND CANTON OF GENEVA

10

FRANCS

1848

ANT. BOVY
Script: Latin
Language: French
Engraver: Antoine Bovy

Edge

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1848—385
1851—1,000

Series: 1848 Canton of Geneva circulation coins

5 Francs obverse
5 Francs reverse
5 Francs
1848
10 Francs obverse
10 Francs reverse
10 Francs
1848-1851
10 Francs obverse
10 Francs reverse
10 Francs
1848
20 Francs obverse
20 Francs reverse
20 Francs
1848

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