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Half-king's daalder, emergency coin from Groningen, struck during the siege to pay arrears of wages to the garrison
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Half-king's daalder, emergency coin from Groningen, struck during the siege to pay arrears of wages to the garrison

Balthasar Wijntgens · 1577-01 - 1577-02-07 · striking (metalworking); silver (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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One-sided, rectangular emergency coin with slightly convex edges. Obverse: double-headed eagle with coat of arms on chest under letter G within inscription and beaded border. Reverse: blank.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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coinhalve koningsdaaldersiege coinGroningen (stad)Tachtigjarige OorlogInname van Groningen
Credit lineHalve koningsdaalder, noodmunt uit Groningen, geslagen tijdens het beleg, ter betaling van achterstallige soldij aan het garnizoen. 1577-01 - 1577-02-07. Balthasar Wijntgens. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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