Eagle and key in a wreath. Below, millesima, Denomination in legend, IHS in sunburst. Below, denomination, Influenced by the French Revolution, the Republic of Geneva abolished the oligarchic regime in December 1792 and proclaimed equality among citizens. An assembly and a constitution were adopted in February 1794. It was incorporated into France in 1798, then became independent following the defeats of 1813. It joined the Swiss Confederation in 1815, becoming its 22nd canton., GENEVE REPUBLIQUE // * L'AN V. DE L'EGALITE *, POST TENEBRIS LUX // * XII FLORINS - 1796 - IX SOLS. * // IHS