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2 Gulden / 8 Kreuzer - Charles Alexander Siege Coinage
1713 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 Florins / 8 Kreuzers (64⁄45) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Size | 47 mm |
| Shape | Square with angled corners |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#31392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
Landau under siege from the French
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Gulden / 8 Kreuzer - Charles Alexander (Siege Coinage) 1713 from City under siege of Landau (German States) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and scarcity. The city of Landau was under siege by French troops during the War of the Spanish Succession, and the local mint was forced to produce emergency coinage using whatever materials were available, including silver. This resulted in a unique and rare coin that is highly prized by collectors today.
