2 Doppie - Charles Alexander (Siege Coinage) 1713 front 2 Doppie - Charles Alexander (Siege Coinage) 1713 back
2 Doppie - Charles Alexander (Siege Coinage) 1713 photo
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2 Doppie - Charles Alexander Siege Coinage

1713 year
Gold 13.32 g -
Description
Issuer
City under siege of Landau (German States)
General
Charles Alexander of Württemberg (Karl Alexander von Württemberg) (1713)
Period
War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1713
Value
2 Doppie = 4 Ducats
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold
Weight
13.32 g
Shape
Square with angled corners
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#369679
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1713 Charles Alexander 2 Doppie coin is that it was minted during a time of siege and war, specifically during the Great Northern War (1700-1721) in the German States. The coin's design and production were likely influenced by the political and economic conditions of the time, making it a unique and valuable piece of history.