10 Stivers (Siege of 1577) 1577 front 10 Stivers (Siege of 1577) 1577 back
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10 Stivers Siege of

1577 year
Lead 34.6 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Breda (Dutch Republic)
Period
Eighty Years' War (1568-1648)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1577
Value
10 Stuivers (½)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Lead
Weight
34.6 g
Size
34 × 33 mm
Shape
Square with angled corners
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#372042
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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Interesting fact

The 10 Stivers coin from the City of Breda (Dutch Republic) made of Lead weighing 34.6 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the Siege of 1577, which was a significant event in the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule. The coin's design likely reflects the political and military context of the time, making it a valuable piece of history for collectors and numismatists.