© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
10 Thalers Siege coinage
1610 year| Silver | 30 g |
| Issuer | City under siege of Jülich (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | War of the Jülich Succession (1609-1614) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1610 |
| Value | 10 Thalers |
| Currency | Stüber |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 30 g |
| Shape | Irregular |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#146955 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
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Comment
Struck during the one-month siege of the Jülich fortress.Siege coins worth 1 to 20 talers were struck of silver, the largest piece 90 grams. Additionally, a 40 thaler gold coin was struck. The number indicates the value. R stands for Emperor Rudolf II and L stands for Archduke Leopold V.
Struck from silverware.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Thalers (Siege coinage) 1610 from City under siege of Jülich (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the region. The city of Jülich was under siege by Spanish forces, and the local government was forced to mint emergency coins, such as this one, to finance their military efforts and support the local economy. Despite the challenges of minting coins during a siege, this coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people of Jülich during a difficult time.
