I got this coin years ago... What is it?

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  1. rooman9

    rooman9 Lovin Shiny Things

    IMG_0836 copy.jpg IMG_0837 copy.jpg IMG_0838 copy.jpg IMG_0839 copy.jpg IMG_0840 copy.jpg I got this coin out of a junk bin years ago and have never quite been able to figure out what it is. On the flip it said "1795 Copper Pax Penny" I know it's super worn but any help would be appreciated.
     
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  3. Numismat

    Numismat World coin enthusiast

    "Post tenebras lux" - "After darkness, light". One of my favorite Latin phrases on coins.
    It's a 3 sols from the Swiss canton of Geneva
     
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  4. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    Well, in my limited expertise, the last shot looks like a picture of the moon......

    Forgive my insolence as it's New years'. :)
     
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  5. Numismat

    Numismat World coin enthusiast

    Ahha, I see that too now :)
     
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  6. phankins11

    phankins11 Well-Known Member

    LOL!
     
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  7. rooman9

    rooman9 Lovin Shiny Things

    Sweet! Thanks! that has been bugging me for so long haha!
     
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  8. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    Did Eddio see it yet? (Gasp)
     
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