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© ECapoe
½ Batzen - Rudolf II rounded shield ND
| Silver | 1.22 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | City of Colmar (French States) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1576-1612 |
| Value | ½ Batzen = 2 Kreuzer (1⁄45) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.22 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#85974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with orb bearing the value (Z), inner circle. Legend starts 1h.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RVDOL. Z IMP. AVG. P F DEC
Z
Unabridged legend: Rudolphus II, Imperator Augustus Per Fidei Decreto
Translation: Rudolf II, emperor august by decree.
Comment
From Emperor Ferdinand I (1556-1564) to Leopold I (1658-1705), most coins in Colmar bear the name of the emperor.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Batzen coin from the City of Colmar is that it features a unique rounded shield design on the obverse (front) side, which was a distinctive feature of Rudolf II's coinage during his reign.
