Taler, noodmunt van Gulik, geslagen voor het betalen van de troepen van keizer Karel V die de stad in het voorafgaande jaar zonder strijd hadden ingenomen. 1543

This silver coin, known as a "taler," was minted in 1543 in Gulik, Germany. The coin was created to pay the troops of Emperor Charles V who had captured the city without a fight the year before. The coin features an engraved image of a winged lion on one side, symbolizing the city's coat of arms, while the other side is plain. This coin provides a glimpse into the history of the city of Gulik and the financial practices of the time.