15 Batzen Klippe; Siege coinage
1623 year| Silver | 9.74 g | - |
| Issuer | City under siege of Frankenthal (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Palatinate campaign of the Thirty Years' War (1620-1623) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1623 |
| Value | 15 Batzen = 1 Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.74 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#128167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Ehrend 9Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 15 Batzen coin from Frankenthal is that it was minted during a time of siege, which was a common practice in medieval Europe. When a city was under siege, the authorities would often mint coins as a way to raise funds for the defense of the city and to pay the soldiers. These coins were known as "siege coins" and were often made of lower quality materials, such as silver, copper, or even lead, as the availability of precious metals was limited during times of war. The 15 Batzen coin from Frankenthal is an example of such a siege coin, and its silver content and weight suggest that it was a relatively valuable coin at the time.