½ Silver Ducat – Zwolle
Netherlands
Context
Years: 1612–1647
Country: Netherlands 
Issuer: Zwolle
Period:
Ruler: Matthias
Currency:
(1581—1795)
Demonetized: Yes
Material
Weight: 14 g
Silver weight: 14.00 g
Shape: Irregular round
Composition: Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Hammered
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard19
Numista: #351804
Value
Bullion value: $39.94
Obverse
Description:
Ornate crowned helmet over a curved shield bearing Zwolle’s arms, within a beaded circle. A small figure of Saint Michael with a sword stands above the crown. The date, if present, is at the bottom, oriented opposite the legend.
Inscription:
MO · ARG · IMPE · 1620 · CIVITA ·ZWOL
Script: Latin
Reverse
Description:
Two-headed crowned eagle holding an orb, within a beaded circle.
Inscription:
MATTH · I · D · G · RO · IMP · SEM · AVGVST ·
Script: Latin
Edge
✨ Legendary