1. Kristof Bathory gold 10 Ducat 1577
Kristof Bathory gold 10 Ducat 1577 XF40 PCGS, Fr-279, Horsky-5194, Montenuovo-144, Resch-2. An always contested issue of Transylvanian origin regardless of condition, but especially so without conditional qualifier and uniformly worn as is here. Lemon-gold expanses host the visually distinguishing obverse and reverse designs featuring cherubs and a large, central "VIRTVS VNITA VALET." While not as untouched as the Paramount specimen we offered in 2021, the current offering is undeniable appreciable and demands additional consideration.
Kristof, the elder brother of Stephen Bathory, was placed on the Transylvanian throne by Stephen as his regent, and subsequently was elected his successor by the Transylvanian Diet after Stephen was elected King of Poland. Although he assumed the title of Vaivoda (roughly "military governor"), Kristof never utilized the title on his coins, and supposedly refrained from using the title of Prince due to his recognition of his brother's rule over Transylvania. In this light, it is very likely that the reverse legend, Virtus Unita Valet ("Virtue United Prevails"), was meant to underline this important relationship between the two brothers.
Metal: Gold Diameter: 42mm
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2. Stephan Bocskai gold 10 Ducat 1605
Scarce 10 Ducat Issue of Stephan Bocskai
Stephan Bocskai gold 10 Ducat 1605 AU Details (Repaired) PCGS, Uncertain mint (possibly Nagybanya), KM18, Fr-305, Horsky-5238, Resch-3. Exceedingly rare and only intermittently seen at auction in any conditional tier, this large-format, multiple-Ducat issue impresses at first glance. Despite the apparent surface issues and earlier repair that mar the current offering, this does little to hind the overall appeal. Lemon-gold expanses host the iconic portrait of the Transylvanian prince Stephan Bockskai, who would gain notoriety for his anti-Ottoman sentiment and military victories in defending the young principality. While a few of these handsome survivors of Bocskai's short reign have come to market in recent years, including the a Mint State specimen as part of the Paramount Collection, their impact upon collectors is undiminished and will certainly stir bidder engagement.
Although he reigned over Transylvania for a relatively short time, Stephan Bosckai's influence was profound. Just before his ascent, the Habsburgs had begun a violent counter-reformation in Hungary and Transylvania. In league with the Ottoman Empire, he was able to lead an army of Hajdúk to victory in the field, bringing the Habsburg Monarchy to the negotiating table, concluding with the Treaty of Vienna, which guaranteed constitutional and religious rights to all citizens of both Transylvania and Hungary. Within six months following, the Habsburgs also made peace with the Ottoman Empire, ending the "Long Turkish War." This piece, minted in the midst of Bocskai's insurrection, is clear in its statement of nationalism, the reverse legend translating to: "It is sweet to die for your country."
Metal: Gold Diameter: 41mm Weight: 35g AGW: 1.1095oz
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