Contemporary (?) verry soft metal ( lead alloy ?) fake Ducat of the United Provinces of the Netherlands .


It should be remembered that in
medieval times, money forgers were punished harshly. The exact punishment, however, depended on the severity of the crime and the region in which it was committed. Here are some examples of medieval punishments for money forgers:
Mutilation: In some regions, money forgers were mutilated by having their hand chopped off or being branded.
Burning: In some regions, money forgers were burned at the stake.
Whipping: In some regions, money forgers were publicly whipped.
Imprisonment: In some cases, money forgers were imprisoned, sometimes for long periods or even for life.
Death penalty: In serious cases, especially for repeat offenders or if the counterfeiting of money was viewed as an act of rebellion against the government, the death penalty could be imposed. The execution methods varied depending on the region and time period, but often the convicted were hanged, beheaded or stoned.They did pay a verry high price for a small
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