1 Matthier (Siege coinage) 1634 front 1 Matthier (Siege coinage) 1634 back
1 Matthier (Siege coinage) 1634 photo
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1 Matthier Siege coinage

1634 year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
City under siege of Minden (German States)
Period
Thirty Years' War (1618-1648)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1634
Value
1 Matthier (1⁄72)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#137992
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

3-line inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering: EIN / MATTI / ER

Interesting fact

The Minden Siege Coinage, which includes the 1 Matthier coin, is a rare and unique series of coins that were produced during a time of great turmoil and scarcity. The city of Minden was under siege by Swedish forces during the Thirty Years' War, and the local mint was forced to produce coins using whatever materials were available, including copper, silver, and even tin. This makes the coins particularly valuable to collectors and historians, as they provide a glimpse into the economic and political conditions of the time. Additionally, the 1 Matthier coin features an interesting design, with a crowned shield on one side and a cipher on the other, making it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1634  6156 - - - - - -

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