5 Ducats - Wilhelm of Rosenberg Golden Fleece ND
1585 year| Gold | 17.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rosenberg dominion (Kingdom of Bohemia) |
|---|---|
| Lord | William of Rosenberg (1551-1592) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1585 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (10) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 17.3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#364296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rosenberg knight right, with shield with Rosenberg-Orsini coat of arms and sword in right hand. Golden Fleece around.
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. 2492; Kopicki 1983, no. 706c; Záplata 1994, no. 17c
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Wilhelm of Rosenberg (Golden Fleece) ND (1585) coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing Wilhelm of Rosenberg, a prominent noble from the Kingdom of Bohemia, wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece, a prestigious honor granted to him by the Holy Roman Emperor. This coin was minted during a time when the Rosenberg dominion was at the height of its power and influence, and the coin's gold content and detailed design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
