Poland (Białogon Foundry) Cast Medal ND - Wenceslaus II of Bohemia (1300-1305)

31.91g. 44mm. UNC/UNC. 

An old cast from the Białogon foundry, reproducing a medal from the Royal Suite series.

Medalier: J. F. Holzhaeusser (I. P. H. F on obverse under bust). 

Hutten-Czapski 3419 (R2) (for prototype); Raczyński 597 (for prototype).

Obv.: Bust of Wenceslaus II right, crowned helmet and mantle, wearing a chain.

Inscription around:

VENCESLAUS BOHEMUS

(Wenceslaus the Bohemian).

Rev.: Multi-line Latin inscription:

PRAEMISLAI III. / OTTOCARI BOHEMIAE / REGIS FILIUS / PRAEMISLAI I. / POLONIAE REGIS GENER, / OBIIT PRAGAE A.D.1305. / REGNI IN POLONIA 5. / AETATIS 33. / D.24. JUN.

(Son of Ottokar, King of Bohemia; son-in-law of Przemysł I, King of Poland; died in Prague in 1305, after 5 years of rule in Poland, aged 33, on June 24).

Wenceslaus II (Wacław II) (1271-1305) was King of Bohemia and, from 1300, also King of Poland, ruling territories corresponding to modern Czechia and Poland. His reign marked a brief union between Bohemia and Poland and was associated with economic development, including the expansion of silver mining in Kutná Hora (Czechia), which strengthened royal finances and influence in Central Europe.