© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Ban - Vlad II Dracul ND
| Silver | 0.32 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Wallachia (Moldavia and Wallachia) |
|---|---|
| Voivode | Vlad II the Dragon (1437-1442, 1444-1447) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1436-1447 |
| Value | 1 Ban = ½ Denar = ⅓ Ducat |
| Currency | Ducat (1364-1714) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.32 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#234792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dragon advancing left, with wings spread.
Comment
The existence of Vlad II Dracul's coinage is known from a commercial charter dated to 1437, in which Vlad granted customs privilege to the merchants of Brasov. The charter mentions that both ducats and bani were struck by him. These coins were first published at the beginning of the 20th century, and the most recent paper dealing with the coinage of Vlad II Dracul recorded only seven specimens of this issue: six in public collections in Romania, and the seventh in the Fitzwilliam Museum (K. Parvan, "Cateva consideratii privind activitatea monetara a lui Vlad Dracul - Considerations Regarding the Coin Minting Activity of Vlad II Dracul," Studii si Cercetari de Numismatica X [1993], p.101-7). Other than these few in public collections, only a handful have appeared on the market.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Ban - Vlad II Dracul ND (1436-1447) from Wallachia (Moldavia and Wallachia) made of Silver weighing 0.32 g is that it features an image of Vlad II Dracul, also known as Vlad the Impaler, who was a prince of Wallachia and is best known for his brutal methods of punishment, including impaling his enemies on stakes. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 1436 to 1447.
