½ Batzen Klippe; ½ batzen weight
1560 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1560 |
| Value | ½ Batzen (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler (1500-1561) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#258606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattee.
Lettering: ✠MONE • NOVA • TVRICENSIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1560 Zurich ½ Batzen silver coin is that it features a unique "klippe" or "cut" design, where the coin was cut into a hexagonal shape, rather than the traditional round or square shape. This design was used to indicate that the coin was worth half the value of a standard Batzen coin.
