1 Ducat - Petr Vok of Rosenberg

Emittente Rosenberg dominion
Anno 1595
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valore 1 Ducat (2)
Valuta Thaler
Composizione Gold
Peso 3.5 g
Diametro 22 mm
Spessore
Forma Round
Tecnica
Orientamento
Incisore/i
In circolazione fino al
Riferimento/i KH#45
Descrizione del dritto 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.
Scrittura del dritto Latin
Legenda del dritto PETRVS·WOK·VRS·GVB·DOM·ROSENBERGICÆ·
(Translation: Peter Vok Ursini (Orsini) Ruler of House of Rosenberg)
Descrizione del rovescio Saint Christopher holding infant Jesus on left shoulder and staff in right hand, lettering around.
Scrittura del rovescio Latin
Legenda del rovescio 95·MONE·NO·AVREA·REICHSTEINENSIS·15·
(Translation: New gold money of Reichenstein (Rychleby))
Bordo
Zecca
Tiratura 1595 - -
ID Numisquare 1256965840
Informazioni aggiuntive

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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