5 Centimes silver, pattern

€407,308.00
IssuerCanton of Geneva
Year1840
TypePattern
Value5 Centimes (0.05)
CurrencyFranc (1838-1848)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.37 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#131a, HMZ 2#367a, Richt Pr1#470
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
(Translation: Republic and Canton of Geneva.)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1840  - -
Catalog ID5326057480
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