Replica - Ducat - Jošt Lucemburský (Morava, 1375-1411) ND

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Controversial and unique ducat Moravian Margrave Jošt, there is likely to only two copies. To this day there are disputes, whether they are true or maybe a coin forgeries of the 19th century. Obverse of the coin bears a very credible representation Margrave made in pure Gothic style. Jost restored Brno minting throughout the government minted its own coins, including a limited emission of ducats.
Jobst (lat. IODOCUS) Luxembourg, Moravian margrave from the Luxembourg dynasty, Elector of Brandenburg, Roman King, eldest son of Margrave John Henry, the younger brother of Charles IV. and Margaret Opava. Jobst was a very capable and deft politician who ambitiously desired more power and property and who did not hesitate in the interest of their targets changed sides and views. Along with his brothers significantly interfering in the affairs of the Czech kingdom, which ruled their cousin Wenceslas IV. In 1410, he ran against him for the King of the Holy Roman Empire. Selection took place in a situation where he lived chosen, crowned, but since 1400 the deposed Roman King Wenceslas IV. Electors chosen in September 1410 as the Roman King Sigismund. Since he received the required majority of votes, the choice of 1 October and reiterated their voices gave Jost. From the title of King of the Romans enjoyed only briefly, between October 1, 1410 to January 18, 1411, he died at the Brno Špilberk castle.