vijftien batz, noodmunt uit Frankenthal, geslagen tijdens het beleg door Verdugo 1623

This silver coin, minted in 1623, is a "noodmunt" or emergency coin struck in Frankenthal during a siege. The inscription around the coin's face reads "vijftien batz noodmunt uit Frankenthal, geslagen tijdens het beleg door Verdugo", meaning "fifteen batz emergency coin from Frankenthal, struck during the siege by Verdugo". This coin is a valuable historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the financial realities of the siege and highlighting the resourcefulness of the time. It is an example of a rare type of coin, struck in an emergency situation, and its unique design reflects the circumstances of its creation.