1 Ducat - Petr Vok of Rosenberg

Emissor Rosenberg dominion
Ano 1595
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valor 1 Ducat (2)
Moeda Thaler
Composição Gold
Peso 3.5 g
Diâmetro 22 mm
Espessura
Formato Round
Técnica
Orientação
Gravador(es)
Em circulação até
Referência(s) KH#45
Descrição do anverso 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.
Escrita do anverso Latin
Legenda do anverso PETRVS·WOK·VRS·GVB·DOM·ROSENBERGICÆ·
(Translation: Peter Vok Ursini (Orsini) Ruler of House of Rosenberg)
Descrição do reverso Saint Christopher holding infant Jesus on left shoulder and staff in right hand, lettering around.
Escrita do reverso Latin
Legenda do reverso 95·MONE·NO·AVREA·REICHSTEINENSIS·15·
(Translation: New gold money of Reichenstein (Rychleby))
Bordo
Casa da moeda
Tiragem 1595 - -
ID Numisquare 1256965840
Informações adicionais

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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