SWITZERLAND, Republic and Canton of Genève. Genève. CU 12 Sols (31mm, 7.08 g, 10h). Dated 1590. Good VF.

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SWITZERLAND, Republic and Canton of Genève. Genève. CU 12 Sols (31mm, 7.08 g, 10h). Dated 1590. Coat-of-arms on eight-rayed sun; ornaments between rays / · P · XII ·/ * SOLS */ POVR · LES/ SOLDATS · DE/ GENEVE/ · 1590 ·. HMZ 2-299. Brown surfaces, flan flaw. Good VF.

This series was struck during the perennial conflicts of the late 16th century, as Carlo Emanuele of Savoy attempted to prevent Geneva from maintaining its independence. The Italian duke would again fail to take the city by siege in 1602, a victory still celebrated in the annual Fête de l'Escalade.

Closing Date and Time: 22 February 2023 at 14:05:20 ET.

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