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½ Daalder Klippe; Siege of
1672 year| Silver | 13.99 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Deventer (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Period | Franco-Dutch War (1672-1678) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1672 |
| Value | ½ Silver Ducat (Rijksdaalder) (6⁄5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.99 g |
| Size | 28 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#155457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Blank.
Comment
Siege coinage for use during the siege by the Prince-Bishop of Münster, 1672.Delm. 697, Van Loon III, p. 58, 2
Examples with inscriptions reverse are also known:
© Numismatica Genevensis
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Daalder coin from the City of Deventer (Dutch Republic) is that it was minted during the Siege of 1672, which was a significant event in the history of the Netherlands. The siege was part of the Third Anglo-Dutch War, and it lasted for over a year, from July 1672 to August 1673. During this time, the city of Deventer was under siege by the Bishopric of Münster, and the coin was likely minted as a way to finance the city's defense. The coin's design, which features a shield with the city's coat of arms, may have been intended to symbolize the city's resilience and determination during this difficult time.
