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1 Stiver Siege of
1625 year| Copper | 2.4 g |
| Issuer | City of Breda (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Period | Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1625 |
| Value | 1 Stuiver (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#372038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Comment
The Siege of Breda of 1624–25 occurred during the Eighty Years' War. The siege resulted in Breda, a Dutch fortified city, falling into the control of the Army of Flanders.Interesting fact
The 1 Stiver coin from the City of Breda (Dutch Republic) made of Copper weighing 2.4 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the Siege of 1625, which was a significant event in the history of the Dutch Republic. The siege was a part of the Eighty Years' War between the Dutch Republic and Spain, and it lasted for over a year, from 1624 to 1625. The coin was likely minted as a way to finance the military efforts during the siege.
