7½ Batzen Siege coinage; Klippe
1623 year| Silver | 4.56 g | - |
| Issuer | City under siege of Frankenthal (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Palatinate campaign of the Thirty Years' War (1620-1623) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1623 |
| Value | 7½ Batzen |
| Currency | Gulden |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.56 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#156791 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Brause-Mansfeld Tf. 10, 9; Ehrend 11Interesting fact
The 7½ Batzen siege coin from Frankenthal (German States) in 1623 is interesting because it was made of silver and weighs 4.56g, which was a significant weight for a coin during that time period. Additionally, the fact that it was produced during a siege highlights the resourcefulness and resilience of the people of Frankenthal, who were able to create a form of currency despite the challenges they faced during the siege.