5 Centimes billon

€22,508.00
IssuerCanton of Geneva
Year1840
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Centimes (0.05)
CurrencyFranc (1838-1848)
CompositionBillon
Weight1.96 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#131, HMZ 2#367a
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Geneva in a circle, surrounded by the legend. Radiant sun above.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· POST · TENE- -BRAS · LUX · IHS
(Translation: After the darkness, the light. Jesus.)
Reverse descriptionValue and date.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringREP · ET CANT · DE GENEVE 5 CENTIMES 1840
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1840  - -
Catalog ID7219199810
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