1 Ducat - Wencezlaus IV (Prague) ND (1378-1419) front 1 Ducat - Wencezlaus IV (Prague) ND (1378-1419) back
1 Ducat - Wencezlaus IV (Prague) ND (1378-1419) photo
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1 Ducat - Wencezlaus IV Prague ND

 
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Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bohemia
King
Wenceslaus IV (1378-1419)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1378-1419
Value
1 Ducat (10)
Currency
Groschen (1300-1541)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#94505
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Bohemian Lion, lettering around

Script: Latin (uncial)

Edge

Plain

Comment

Wencezlaus IV was using title of Wencezlaus III, as Luxembourg dynasty did not recognized Přemyslid Wencezlaus III as a king.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Wencezlaus IV (Prague) ND (1378-1419) coin from the Kingdom of Bohemia is that it features a unique design element - a stylized representation of the Bohemian lion on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the kingdom's coat of arms. This design was used during the reign of Wenceslaus IV, who was the King of Bohemia from 1378 to 1419. The use of the lion symbol on the coin was a way to showcase the kingdom's rich history and cultural heritage.