4 Ducats - Wilhelm of Rosenberg Silver pattern
1585 year| Silver | 10.7 g |
| Issuer | Rosenberg dominion (Kingdom of Bohemia) |
|---|---|
| Lord | William of Rosenberg (1551-1592) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1585 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (8) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#364415 |
|---|---|
| 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 Pattern 4 Ducats - Wilhelm of Rosenberg (Silver pattern) 1585 from Rosenberg dominion (Kingdom of Bohemia) made of Silver weighing 10.7 g is that it features a unique design, showcasing Wilhelm of Rosenberg's coat of arms on one side and the Bohemian lion on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early modern European coinage, and its intricate design and craftsmanship make it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
