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Belgium, Siege of Tournai (1709), 2 Sols 1709 (Tournai) (Copper, 26 mm) Tower surmouned by value and date TORNACO OBSESSO. VH I527. NGC Genuine (AU Details, Scratches), some original red luster, light scratches.
Siege coinage struck while the French were under attack by the Grand Alliance, in what turned out to be one of the bloodiest battles of the War of the Spanish Succession. Between both the French and their adversaries, nearly 10,000 casualties were sustained. The attack commenced on the night of July 7th, 1709 and concluded on September 3rd when the French finally surrendered after an impressive 69 days of resistance.
Siege coinage struck while the French were under attack by the Grand Alliance, in what turned out to be one of the bloodiest battles of the War of the Spanish Succession. Between both the French and their adversaries, nearly 10,000 casualties were sustained. The attack commenced on the night of July 7th, 1709 and concluded on September 3rd when the French finally surrendered after an impressive 69 days of resistance.