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Two paper emergency coins from the siege of Leiden, 1574
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Two paper emergency coins from the siege of Leiden, 1574

anonymous · 1700 - 1899 · pen; brush; paper; ink

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

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Two paper emergency coins from the Siege of Leiden, 1574. Obverse: lion with spear and liberty cap, and lion with sword and coat of arms of Leiden; reverse: coat of arms of Leiden and inscription in Latin.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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drawinghistorisch objectvoorstellingcoinLeidenBeleg van Leiden
Credit lineTwee papieren noodmunten uit het beleg van Leiden, 1574. 1700 - 1899. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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