Canton of Geneva 5 Centimes, 1840

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Canton of Geneva Canton of Geneva
Currency Franc (1838 – 1848)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Centimes
Year 1840
Ruler Republic and Canton of (1815–1848)
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 1.96
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Centimes from Canton of Geneva. Issued in 1840. Struck in Billon. Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.96 g.

Obverse
Radiant sun above round arms.
Reverse
Value and date.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf Comment Frequency
1840  — € 12,00 € 16,00 131, billon 98%
1840  — — — 131a, silver 3%

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