© Friedensburg
© Friedensburg
4 Ducats - Wilhelm of Rosenberg
1585 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rosenberg dominion (Kingdom of Bohemia) |
|---|---|
| Lord | William of Rosenberg (1551-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1585 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (8) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#364410 |
|---|---|
| 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: Hanka 1837 not listed; Miltner – Neumann 1852–70 notlisted; Saurma 1883 not listed; Donebauer 1888 not listed; Friedensburg
– Seger 1901, no. 2495; Kopicki 1983, no. 705b; Záplata 1994, no. 16b
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Ducats - Wilhelm of Rosenberg 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.
