1 Ducat - Wilhelm of Rosenberg
1587 year| Gold | 3.51 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rosenberg dominion (Kingdom of Bohemia) |
|---|---|
| Lord | William of Rosenberg (1551-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1587 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.51 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#365362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Christopher holding infant Jesus on right shoulder and staff in left hand, lettering around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MO·AVRE· – REICHSTEIN+87
Engraver: Matyáš Kauerhase
Comment
Bibliography: Hanka 1837 not listed; Miltner – Neumann 1852–70 not listed;Saurma 1883 not listed; Donebauer 1888 not listed; Friedensburg –
Seger 1901 not listed; Kopicki 1983 not listed; Záplata 1994 not listed.
Collections: Prague National Museum H5-146.042 (AV – 22·0 mm – 3·256 g
– from Chaura Collection).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Wilhelm of Rosenberg 1587 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Rosenberg family, which was added to the obverse (front) side of the coin. This shield was not present on earlier issues of the coin, and its inclusion on this particular coin may have been a deliberate choice made by the mint master or a royal decree. The presence of this shield adds an extra layer of historical significance to the coin and makes it stand out among other coins from the same era.
