| Issuer | Canton of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Year | 1840 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1838-1848) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.37 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#131a, HMZ 2#367a, Richt Pr1#470 |
| Obverse description | Coat of arms of Geneva in a circle, surrounded by the legend. Radiant sun above. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
· POST · TENE- -BRAS · LUX · IHS (Translation: After the darkness, the light. Jesus.) |
| Reverse description | Value and date. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
REP · ET CANT · DE GENEVE 5 CENTIMES 1840 (Translation: Republic and Canton of Geneva.) |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1840 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 5326057480 |
| Additional information |
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