1 Ban - Vladislav II ND (1447-1456) front 1 Ban - Vladislav II ND (1447-1456) back
1 Ban - Vladislav II ND (1447-1456) photo
© Asociaţia Culturală "Memoria Sucevei", Bogdan Costin, Alexandru Pînzar (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0)

1 Ban - Vladislav II ND

 
Silver 0.28 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Wallachia (Moldavia and Wallachia)
Voivode
Vladislav II (1447-1456)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1447-1456
Value
1 Ban = ½ Denar = ⅓ Ducat
Currency
Ducat (1364-1714)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.28 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#234785
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Golden eagle reguardant right, with cross in beak, standing on great helm facing left. Star in left field.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Ban - Vladislav II ND (1447-1456) from Wallachia (Moldavia and Wallachia) made of Silver weighing 0.28 g is that it features an image of Vladislav II, also known as Vladislav the Monk, who was the Prince of Wallachia from 1447 to 1456. He was a member of the Drăculești noble family and was known for his efforts to maintain the independence of Wallachia from the neighboring Ottoman Empire. The coin's design and the use of silver as the material reflect the cultural and economic influences of the region during that time period.