1 Ducat - Petr Vok of Rosenberg

Emittent Rosenberg dominion
Jahr 1595
Typ Standard circulation coin
Nennwert 1 Ducat (2)
Währung Thaler
Material Gold
Gewicht 3.5 g
Durchmesser 22 mm
Dicke
Form Round
Prägetechnik
Ausrichtung
Stempelschneider
Im Umlauf bis
Referenz(en) KH#45
Aversbeschreibung Crowned Orsini-Rosenberg coat of arms with straight top and pointed bottom with two bear supporters looking away from coat of arms. Small snake in the middle of coat of arms. Rose at the top, lettering around.
Aversschrift Latin
Averslegende PETRVS·WOK·VRS·GVB·DOM·ROSENBERGICÆ·
(Translation: Peter Vok Ursini (Orsini) Ruler of House of Rosenberg)
Reversbeschreibung Saint Christopher holding infant Jesus on left shoulder and staff in right hand, lettering around.
Reversschrift Latin
Reverslegende 95·MONE·NO·AVREA·REICHSTEINENSIS·15·
(Translation: New gold money of Reichenstein (Rychleby))
Rand
Prägestätte
Auflage 1595 - -
Numisquare-ID 1256965840
Zusätzliche Informationen

Historical Context: The 1595 Ducat of Petr Vok of Rosenberg emerges from a period of transformation in Central Europe. As the last male scion of the powerful Rosenberg family (1539-1611), Petr Vok presided over Bohemia's wealthiest and most influential dominion. This coin signifies the Rosenberg's right of coinage, a potent symbol of their near-sovereign status within the Holy Roman Empire. Issued from their mint, it reflects the family's wealth and Petr Vok's prominence as an arts patron during the late Renaissance.

Artistry: The design of this gold Ducat reflects the sophisticated late Renaissance aesthetic prevalent in Central European mints. While the specific

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