8 Thalers (Siege currency) 1610 front 8 Thalers (Siege currency) 1610 back
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8 Thalers Siege currency

1610 year
Silver 25.64 g -
Description
Issuer
City under siege of Jülich (German States)
Period
War of the Jülich Succession (1609-1614)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1610
Value
8 Thalers
Currency
Stüber
Composition
Silver
Weight
25.64 g
Shape
Klippe
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#146872
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Thalers siege currency coin from Jülich is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the region. The city of Jülich was under siege by Spanish forces, and the local government was forced to mint this special currency to help finance their military defense and daily expenses. The coin's unique design and silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency during this time of crisis.