Siege Money and Medals - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video discusses the strategic capture of Breda by Dutch forces using a Trojan horse tactic, marking a significant moral victory. It also explores the concept of siege money, first used in the Low Countries during the 80 Years War, where paper tokens replaced metal coins to conserve resources. This practice predated the widespread use of paper money in Europe by about a century.

What was the role of coins and paper tokens during the siege?

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What unusual materials were used for siege money in different historical contexts?

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