½ Batzen – Colmar
France
Context
Years: 1576–1612
Country: France 
Issuer: Colmar
Period:
Ruler: Rudolph II
Currency:
Demonetized: Yes
Material
Diameter: 19 mm
Weight: 1.22 g
Silver weight: 1.22 g
Shape: Irregular round
Composition: Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Hammered
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard8
Numista: #85974
Value
Bullion value: $3.55
Obverse
Description:
Colmar's coat of arms on a rounded shield within a circle, with a legend beginning at 1 o'clock.
Inscription:
✿ MONE. NO. CIV. IMP. COLM
Script: Latin
Reverse
Description:
Crowned double-headed eagle holding orb with value (Z) inside inner circle. Legend begins at 1 o'clock.
Inscription:
RVDOL. Z IMP. AVG. P F DEC
Z
Z
Script: Latin
Edge
💎 Extremely Rare