In the winter of 1643-1644, Skanderborg Castle was besieged by Swedish forces and a group of Danish soldiers attempted to secure the silver and bring it to Aarhus.
I vinteren 1643-1644 var Skanderborg Slot belejret af den svenske hær, og en gruppe danske landsknægte skulle have forsøgt at redde de mange penge og føre dem til Aarhus.