Catalogue
| Émetteur | Wallachia |
|---|---|
| Année | 1364-1377 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | 1 Ducat |
| Devise | Ducat (1364-1714) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Poids | 1.04 g |
| Diamètre | 18.05 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | MBR#4 var. |
| Description de l’avers | Shield divided per pale (split vertically in half). The left half with two bars tenné (cross hatch representing orange) on argent (no hatch representing silver). The right half with a crescent right. Greek cross above. Pearled circle around. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Cyrillic |
| Légende de l’avers | ☩ Іധ ВΛaДІСΛaБЪ ЬОЄВധД |
| Description du revers | Golden eagle regardant (looking over its shoulder) left, with cross under the right wing, standing on great helm right. Symbol a at right. |
| Écriture du revers | Cyrillic |
| Légende du revers | ☩ІѠ ВЛa-ДIСЛaВ a |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
ND (1364-1377) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 2591097090 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: The 1 Ducat of Vladislav I, struck between 1364 and 1377, represents a pivotal numismatic milestone for Wallachia. Vladislav I (Vlaicu Vodă) was crucial in solidifying the principality's autonomy against Hungarian suzerainty and navigating the nascent Ottoman threat. This silver ducat, despite its name, signifies Wallachia's assertion of economic and political independence, marking the inception of its truly sovereign coinage and reflecting its growing influence in Balkan trade.
Artistry: The engraver of this ducat remains anonymous, typical of early medieval mints in the region. Stylistically, the coin exhibits Byzantine influence, adapted with local Wallachian interpretations. The design likely features a simplified depiction, possibly a standing figure of the ruler or a prominent religious symbol like a patriarchal cross, often with nascent Cyrillic legends. Execution, while functional, reflects the nascent stages of Wallachian minting, prioritizing legibility over intricate detail.
Technical/Grading: Weighing 1.04 grams and measuring 18.05 millimeters, this silver ducat is typically encountered on irregularly shaped, thin flans. High-points susceptible to wear include central features of any bust/figure, or the extremities of a cross. Technical strike qualities often vary, with common issues including off-center strikes, areas of flatness from insufficient pressure, and minor planchet flaws. The "MBR#4 var." reference indicates known die or legend variations, crucial for precise attribution within this early Wallachian series.