Halve taler, noodmunt uit Muntster, geslagen tijdens het beleg door Christoph Bernard van Galen, ter betaling van de huurlingen die de stad verdedigden 1660

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This is an anonymous silver coin, or "noodmunt", from 1660. It was struck during the siege of Münster by Christoph Bernard van Galen, to pay the mercenaries defending the city. The coin features the coat of arms of Münster on one side and the double-headed eagle of the Holy Roman Empire on the other, reflecting the complex political realities of the time. This piece is a tangible reminder of the importance of coinage in historical events.