Additional information
| Weight | 9.31 g |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 36.0 mm |
| Grade | Good very fine |
| Mint | Breda |
| Reference | v.G. 229; Delm. 322; CNM 2.09.9 |
40 stuiver noodmunt Breda 1625
€1,650.00
Voorzijde: .BREDA . OBSESSA . 1625, wapen van prins Maurits, erboven waarde, eronder rozet, links en rechts stadswapen
Keerzijde: blanco
ZELDZAAM
During the Eighty Years’ War, Breda was besieged in 1624 and 1625 by Spanish troops led by Ambrogio Spinola. Conquest of Breda would provide the Spaniards with a base from which to conquer other States cities more easily.
Spinola surprised by besieging the city late in the season. Prince Maurits, and later his successor Frederik Hendrik, came to the rescue of Breda. However, their efforts came to nothing and after an 11-month siege on June 2, 1625, the city had to surrender due to hopelessness and lack of food.
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