2 Ducats - Wilhelm of Rosenberg Marriage with Polyxena
1587 year| Gold | 6.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rosenberg dominion (Kingdom of Bohemia) |
|---|---|
| Lord | William of Rosenberg (1551-1592) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1587 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (4) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.9 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#364495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aliance of Rosenberg and Pernstein coat of arms with bears as shieldbearers. Golden Fleece around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 8 7
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, no. 2504; Kopicki 1983, no. 708; Záplata 1994, no. 18a (like 6.9 g ducat).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the marriage of Wilhelm of Rosenberg and Polyxena, which was a significant event in the history of the Rosenberg dominion (Kingdom of Bohemia). The coin's design features an image of the couple on one side and the Rosenberg coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the union of the two families.