1 Ducat - Vladislav II ND (1447-1456) front 1 Ducat - Vladislav II ND (1447-1456) back
1 Ducat - Vladislav II ND (1447-1456) photo
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1 Ducat - Vladislav II ND

 
Silver 0.74 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Wallachia (Moldavia and Wallachia)
Voivode
Vladislav II (1447-1456)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1447-1456
Value
1 Ducat
Currency
Ducat (1364-1714)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.74 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#234782
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: Iധ BЛɖДИ CЛAB

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Vladislav II ND (1447-1456) coin from Wallachia is that it features an image of a dragon on one side, which was a symbol of the Wallachian prince Vladislav II. The dragon was believed to represent the prince's power and strength, and it was a common motif in medieval Wallachian art and architecture.