2 Ducats - Wilhelm of Rosenberg
1585 year| Gold | 6.90 g | 26.6 mm |
| Issuer | Rosenberg dominion (Kingdom of Bohemia) |
|---|---|
| Lord | William of Rosenberg (1551-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1585 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (4) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.90 g |
| Diameter | 26.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#364402 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Orsini-Rosenberg coat of arms with Golden Fleece around. Date divided on sides, lettering above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·FORTI= / =TVDO·ET·SA= / =LVS·MEA·DNVS·
Ao·–·85.
Engraver: Matyáš Kauerhase
Comment
Bibliography: Valdštejn 1793, p. 434, no. 195; Hanka 1837, no. 5; Miltner– Neumann 1852–70, no. 350; Saurma 1883, no. 12; Donebauer 1888
not listed; Friedensburg – Seger 1901, no. 2497; Kopicki 1983, no. 705a;
Záplata 1994, no. 16a.
Collections: Prague National Museum H5-35.693 (AV – 26·6 mm – 6·90 g
– probably from Valdštejn Collection).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Wilhelm of Rosenberg 1585 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 is believed to have been a deliberate choice made by Wilhelm himself, as a way to emphasize his connection to the Rosenberg family and their legacy.
