© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
1 Ducat - Rudolf II Prague
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| King | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1611) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1606-1611 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#91226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle
Script: Latin
Comment
Varieties exist. Prev. KM#1313.(j) 1606-1608 - Shield - mintmaster Hans Lasanz
(k) 1609 - 1610 - Birds wing - mintmaster Samuel Salvart
(l) 1610 - 1611 - Star and crescent - mintmaster Benedikt Huebiner
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Rudolf II (Prague) 1606-1611 from Kingdom of Bohemia made of Gold is that it features a unique combination of Catholic and Protestant imagery on its reverse side. The coin depicts the Catholic saint, St. George, slaying a dragon, while also featuring a Protestant motto, "Fear God and Honor the King," in Czech. This blending of religious symbols reflects the complex religious landscape of Bohemia during the reign of Rudolf II, who was a Catholic emperor but also tolerated Protestantism in his lands.
