City of Geneva Écu Pistolet, 1578 – 1651

8 Rays

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Geneva City of Geneva
Currency Thaler (1535 – 1792)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Pistole
Year 1578 – 1651
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 1578 to 1651. 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
1651  —
1649  —
1648  —
1646  —
1644  —
1642 BD —
1641 DS —
1640  —
1638 BG —
1634 M —
1630 RG —
1625  —
1622  —
1586 C —
1585 C —
1583 M —
1582 M —
1581 M —
1578 G —

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