© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
40 Thaler Siege currency
1610 year| Gold | 6.72 g | - |
| Issuer | City under siege of Jülich (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | War of the Jülich Succession (1609-1614) |
| Year | 1610 |
| Value | 40 Thalers |
| Currency | Stüber |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.72 g |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#146957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
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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.
Eight punch marks.