1 Daalder of 30 stuivers Klippe, Siege of 1672
| Issuer | Deventer, City of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1672 |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Value | 1 Daalder (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.0 g |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Square (Uniface) |
| Technique | Hammered, Klippe |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | Lucas Lucassen |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#73, Delmonte S#696, CNM#2.12.93, Maillet#13 |
| Obverse description | Crowned eagle facing, head left, with wings displayed within circle, date in rectangle below |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
Ao 1672 (Translation: Year 1672) |
| Reverse description | Blank. |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1672 - - 530 |
| Numisquare ID | 1958982500 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: The 1672 Daalder Klippe from Deventer is a poignant relic of the Dutch 'Rampjaar' (Disaster Year). As French and Münster forces advanced, Deventer, a significant Hanseatic city, endured a critical siege. This emergency coinage, a klippe, was struck under immense duress, likely to remunerate defenders or maintain vital city functions. Its very existence underscores the city'