20 Kreuzers - George von Brandenburg (Klippe; Siege currency) 1592 front 20 Kreuzers - George von Brandenburg (Klippe; Siege currency) 1592 back
20 Kreuzers - George von Brandenburg (Klippe; Siege currency) 1592 photo
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20 Kreuzers - George von Brandenburg Klippe; Siege currency

1592 year
Silver 6.92 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Strasbourg (French States)
Prince-bishop
John George of Jägerndorf (1592-1604)
Period
Bishops' War (1592-1604)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1592
Value
20 Kreuzers (¼)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.92 g
Shape
Klippe
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#178193
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as siege currency during the siege of Strasbourg in 1632.