1 Ducat - Wilhelm of Rosenberg ND
| Gold | 3.50 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rosenberg dominion (Kingdom of Bohemia) |
|---|---|
| Lord | William of Rosenberg (1551-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1582-1585 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#364319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Double headed imperial eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOL·II·D·G·RO·IM·S·AVG:HVN·BOE·REX
Engraver: Matyáš Kauerhase
Comment
Bibliography: Hanka 1837 not listed; Miltner – Neumann 1852–70 notlisted; Saurma 1883 not listed; Donebauer 1888 not listed; Friedensburg
– Seger 1901 not listed; Horsky 1910, no. 5544; Kopicki 1983 not listed;
Záplata 1994 not listed.
Collections: Vienna Kunsthistorisches Museum 175.664 (AV – 22·5 mm –
3·51 g).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Wilhelm of Rosenberg ND (1582-1585) coin is that it features a unique design element - a stylized letter "W" on the reverse side, which represents the name of Wilhelm of Rosenberg, the ruler of the Rosenberg dominion at the time the coin was minted. This distinctive feature sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
