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Quarter thaler, emergency coin from Groningen, struck during the siege
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Quarter thaler, emergency coin from Groningen, struck during the siege

anonymous · 1672 · striking (metalworking); engraving; silver (metal)

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

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Rhomboid emergency coin with rounded corners. Obverse: crowned coat of arms between value indication within legend. Reverse: inscription under a six-pointed star "Groningen is belegert den 9 Iuly verlaten Den 17 augusty Anno 1672"

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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coinkwart daaldersiege coinGroningen (stad)Beleg van Groningen (1672)
Credit lineKwart daalder, noodmunt uit Groningen, geslagen tijdens het beleg. 1672. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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