6 Ducats - Wilhelm of Rosenberg Golden Fleece; Silver pattern ND
1585 year| Silver | 4.91 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rosenberg dominion (Kingdom of Bohemia) |
|---|---|
| Lord | William of Rosenberg (1551-1592) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1585 |
| Value | 6 Ducats (12) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.91 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#364292 |
|---|---|
| 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, č. 1c; Killian 1858, č. 5147; Záplata 1994, č. 17e.
Collections: Prague National Museum H5-114.970 (AR – 30·0 mm – 4·91 g);
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 6 Ducats - Wilhelm of Rosenberg (Golden Fleece; Silver pattern) ND (1585) from Rosenberg dominion (Kingdom of Bohemia) made of Silver weighing 4.91 g 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 chivalric order founded in 1430 by Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy. The coin's design also includes a depiction of a silver pattern, which gives the coin its name. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and limited mintage.
