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© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
40 Kreuzer - George von Brandenburg Klippe; Siege currency
1592 year| Silver | 14.32 g | - |
| 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 | 40 Kreuzer (½) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.32 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#178206 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Kreuzer coin from the Bishopric of Strasbourg is that it was used as siege currency during the siege of Strasbourg in 1592. Siege currency was a type of currency that was used during times of war or conflict, when regular currency was not available or was not trusted. The 40 Kreuzer coin was made of silver and weighed 14.32 grams, making it a valuable and reliable form of currency during a time of economic uncertainty.
