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80 Kreuzer - George of Brandenburg Klippe; Siege currency
1592 year| Silver | 28.68 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 | 80 Kreuzer (1) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.68 g |
| Size | 32 mm |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Uniface.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Duke Johann Georg of Brandenburg, struck by
Duke Karl of Lothringia during siege.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 80 Kreuzer coin 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 accepted. The coin was made of silver and weighed 28.68 grams.
