Catalogue
| Émetteur | Wallachia |
|---|---|
| Année | 1364-1377 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | 1 Ducat |
| Devise | Ducat (1364-1714) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Poids | 0.65 g |
| Diamètre | 17 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | MBR#27 var |
| Description de l’avers | Shield divided per pale (split vertically in half). The right half with four bars. The left half empty. Pearled circle around. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Cyrillic |
| Légende de l’avers | ☩ Іധ ВЛaД ICЛaВЪ ВОЄВОДa |
| Description du revers | Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) regardant (looking over its shoulder) right, with cross under wing, standing on great helm left. Cross under visor. |
| Écriture du revers | Cyrillic |
| Légende du revers |
Іധ ВЛaД IСЛaВa (Translation: Lettering errors) |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
ND (1364-1377) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 4095628910 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: The 1 Ducat, Type IIIb2, issued by Vladislav I (Vlaicu Vodă) from 1364-1377, signifies a pivotal era for Wallachia. Vladislav I consolidated the principality's independence against Hungarian suzerainty and Ottoman expansion. His reign saw crucial diplomatic and military efforts, including establishing Wallachia's own Metropolitanate. Issuing this silver coinage, though a "Ducat" like Western gold, powerfully declared Wallachia's economic and political autonomy, fostering regional trade.
Artistry: Engravers remain anonymous, but the artistic style blends Byzantine iconographic traditions with Western European heraldic elements. "Type IIIb2" denotes a specific design variation, commonly featuring the Wallachian eagle or raven (often with a cross in its beak) on the obverse, symbolizing authority. The reverse typically bears a prominent patriarchal cross, flanked by stars or symbols, with a functional, distinct regional aesthetic typical of early medieval mints.
Technical/Grading: This 17mm, 0.65g silver coin exhibits qualities typical of hammered coinage from nascent mints. High-points, like the eagle's head or central cross elements, are frequently weakly struck or worn. Planchet irregularities, including uneven thickness and irregular shapes, are common, as are off-center strikes. The light weight and small diameter indicate a thin flan, making well-centered, crisp examples desirable. Its silver composition, despite the "Ducat" name, underscores Wallachia's reliance on silver for trade.