3 Thalers Siege currency
1610 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | City under siege of Jülich (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | War of the Jülich Succession (1609-1614) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1610 |
| Value | 3 Thalers |
| Currency | Stüber |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Irregular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#146697 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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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 3 Thalers siege currency coin from Jülich (German States) is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil. The city of Jülich was under siege by Spanish forces in 1610, and the local government was forced to issue this special currency to help finance their defense efforts. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and it featured an image of the city's patron saint, St. Mary, on one side and the city's coat of arms on the other. Despite the difficult circumstances surrounding its creation, the 3 Thalers coin has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.