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| Popis líce | Crowned Orsini-Rosenberg coat of arms with straight top and rounded bottom with two bear supporters looking away from coat of arms. Small snake in the middle of coat of arms (is not present on less common variety) Rose at the top, lettering around. |
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| Písmo líce | Latin |
| Opis líce | PETRVS·WOK·VRS·GVB·DOM·ROSENBERGICÆ· |
| Popis rubu | Saint Christopher holding infant Jesus on left shoulder and staff in right hand, lettering around. |
| Písmo rubu | Latin |
| Opis rubu | 95·MONE·NO·AVREA·REICHTEINENSIS·15· |
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| Náklad |
1595 - With snake in coat of arms - 1595 - Without snake in coat of arms - |
| ID Numisquare | 1153423260 |
| Další informace |
Historical Context: The 1595 1 Ducat of Petr Vok of Rosenberg symbolizes the zenith of Bohemia's most influential noble houses. Petr Vok (1561–1611), the final male heir, governed a dominion acting as a quasi-independent state within the Holy Roman Empire. This coin, issued during his rule, highlights the family's significant cultural patronage and political autonomy, preceding their financial decline and estate sale, effectively ending the Rosenberg dynasty's era.
Artistry: The ducat's design exemplifies the late Renaissance heraldic style common in Central Europe. Though the specific engraver is unrecorded, the coin came from the Rosenberg mint master’s workshop, likely Český Krumlov. The obverse features the elaborate Rosenberg coat of arms, centered on the distinctive five-petalled rose, a powerful emblem of their lineage. The reverse often displays a religious inscription or the imperial eagle, executed with precision characteristic of the period's artistic transition.
Technical/Grading: Struck in gold to the international ducat standard (3.5 grams, 22 millimeters), this coin reflects typical 16th-century minting. High-points for grading include intricate details of the five-petalled rose and legend clarity. Technical strike quality varies due to hand-striking, potentially causing slight off-centering or minor planchet imperfections. Premium examples exhibit sharp heraldry details and full, well-formed legends, indicating a strong, even strike.