Catalogus
| Uitgever | Rosenberg dominion |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 1595 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Valuta | Thaler |
| Samenstelling | Gold |
| Gewicht | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round |
| Techniek | |
| Oriëntatie | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | KH#45 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | 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. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift voorzijde |
PETRVS·WOK·VRS·GVB·DOM·ROSENBERGICÆ· (Translation: Peter Vok Ursini (Orsini) Ruler of House of Rosenberg) |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Saint Christopher holding infant Jesus on left shoulder and staff in right hand, lettering around. |
| Schrift keerzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift keerzijde |
95·MONE·NO·AVREA·REICHSTEINENSIS·15· (Translation: New gold money of Reichenstein (Rychleby)) |
| Rand | |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
1595 - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 1256965840 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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