{"id":284054,"date":"2026-02-22T10:30:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T23:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arabcollector.com\/?p=284054"},"modified":"2026-02-22T10:30:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T23:30:44","slug":"siege-money-when-palace-ingots-turn-into","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arabcollector.com\/en\/%d9%86%d9%82%d9%88%d8%af-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ad%d8%b5%d8%a7%d8%b1-%d8%b9%d9%86%d8%af%d9%85%d8%a7-%d8%aa%d8%aa%d8%ad%d9%88%d9%84-%d8%b3%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%a6%d9%83-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%82%d8%b5%d9%88%d8%b1-%d8%a5\/","title":{"rendered":"Siege money: When palace ingots become soldiers' currency"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Siege money, also known as "necessity money," is an interesting aspect of monetary history. These coins were issued during periods of war or invasion, particularly when a city or town was under siege.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The need for this currency arose due to the disruption of monetary circulation during wars, which led to a shortage of coins in circulation. Because trade needed to continue and salaries, especially soldiers' salaries, this currency was minted to fill the gap.<\/div>\n
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Siege money has been known since ancient times, but its use became more widespread from the late 15th century onwards. This was perhaps due to the increase in battles and sieges, particularly in Europe. These coins were made from readily available materials, including precious and non-precious metals, and even cardboard.<\/div>\n
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