¼ Daalder Klippe; Siege of
1672 year| Silver | 7.0 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Deventer (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Period | Franco-Dutch War (1672-1678) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1672 |
| Value | ¼ Daalder (0.375) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.0 g |
| Size | 24 × 23 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular, Uniface) |
| Technique | Hammered, Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#358567 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Comment
Siege coinage for use during the siege by the Prince-Bishop of Münster, 1672.Other catalog references: P&W De68; Fortuyn Droogleever 188; Van Loon III, p. 58, 2
Examples with inscripetions reverse are also known:
© Numismatica Genevensis
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ 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 nearly a year, from September 1672 to August 1673. During this time, the city of Deventer was besieged by the Bishopric of Münster, which was an ally of the English. The coin was likely minted as a way to finance the military efforts and to show support for the Dutch Republic during this time of conflict.
