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6 Kreuzers Siege coinage
1529 year| Silver | 3 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Vienna (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Siege of Vienna (1529) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1529 |
| Value | 6 Kreuzers (0.1) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Shape | Pentagonal (5-sided) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#96528 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
4 shields around a St Andrew's cross, Austria, Castilla, Hungary, Bohemia.
Comment
Markl describes numerous variants for obverse legend (e.g. TURK BLE / GERT WI / EN).Weight varies 2.5 - 3.2 g.
The first siege of Vienna by the Ottomans took place in September-October 1529 under Soleiman I and failed largely due to the weather conditions and the skill of the defenders detecting underground mining tunnels.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Kreuzers (Siege coinage) 1529 from City of Vienna (Austrian States) made of Silver weighing 3g is that it was minted during the Siege of Vienna in 1529, which was a pivotal event in European history. The coin was issued as an emergency currency to help finance the defense of the city during the siege, which lasted for several months. Despite the difficult circumstances, the coin was made with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, featuring intricate designs and inscriptions that reflect the cultural and artistic traditions of the time. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and historians, not only for its rarity and historical significance, but also for its beauty and artistic value.
