© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Crown
1574 year| Gold (.986) | 3.27 g | - |
| Issuer | Siege of Middelburg (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Period | Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1574 |
| Value | 1 Krone (Kroon) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.27 g |
| Size | 21 × 21 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Klippe |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#314524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1574 Siege of Middelburg (Dutch Republic) Gold 1 Crown coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and scarcity. The Dutch Republic was in the midst of a long and bloody conflict with Spain, known as the Eighty Years' War, and the city of Middelburg was under siege by Spanish forces. Despite these challenges, the coin was made with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, featuring intricate designs and a high level of gold purity (.986). This coin is a testament to the resilience and determination of the people of the Dutch Republic during a time of great adversity.