City of Geneva Écu Pistolet, 1570 – 1571

12 Rays

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Geneva City of Geneva
Currency Thaler (1535 – 1792)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Pistole
Year 1570 – 1571
Ruler Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534–1798)
Composition Gold
Shape Round
Weight (g) 3.31
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Pistole from City of Geneva. Issued from 1570 to 1571. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.31 g.

Obverse
Crowned imperial double-headed eagle with coat of arms of Geneva on shield on chest.
Reverse
Sun with 6 straight rays and 6 undulating rays alternating.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1571 G —
1570 G —

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