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40 Stuivers Siege of
1625 year| Silver | 9.68 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Breda (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Period | Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1625 |
| Value | 40 Stuivers (2) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.68 g |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#124852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Comment
A second type of 40 stuiver coin with a coat of arms in shield is KM#5.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. It was retaken by the Dutch Republic in 1637.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Stuivers (Siege of 1625) coin from the City of Breda (Dutch Republic) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Netherlands. The coin was issued in 1625, during the height of the Dutch Revolt, a conflict that lasted from 1568 to 1648 and saw the Netherlands fight for independence from Spain. Despite the challenges of this time period, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with intricate details and designs that showcase the skill of the mint's craftsmen.
