The Real Life Dracula: Vlad the Impaler & the Order of the Dragon — Silver Parvus

Own a Piece of the History Behind the Dracula Legend!

Long before Bram Stoker created his famous fictional vampire, Vlad III Dracula—better known as Vlad the Impaler—was a real medieval prince whose life became one of history's most enduring legends. This fascinating collectible connects the story of Dracula with the medieval rulers, wars, and secretive chivalric order that helped inspire the legend.

Included is an authentic silver parvus struck during the reign of Sigismund of Luxembourg (1387–1427), together with an illustrated presentation and certificate of authenticity explaining the historical connection to Dracula and the Order of the Dragon.

The Historical Connection

Following the disastrous Battle of Kosovo Field in 1389, Sigismund of Luxembourg became deeply involved in the struggle against the expanding Ottoman Empire. In 1408, he established the Order of the Dragon, a chivalric order dedicated to defending Christianity and opposing the Turks.

One of its notable members was Vlad II, Prince of Wallachia and father of Vlad III. When Vlad II joined the order in 1431, he received the name Dracul, derived from the Romanian word for dragon. His son, Vlad III, subsequently became known as Dracula—"Son of the Dragon."

The connection between the Order of the Dragon and Vlad III helped contribute to the historical identity behind the Dracula legend.

The Silver Parvus

This small medieval silver coin was struck during the reign of Sigismund of Luxembourg, the king associated with the founding of the Order of the Dragon. The Crusader cross appearing on the reverse is particularly appropriate to the historical story surrounding the order and its campaign against the Ottoman Turks.

Importantly, Vlad III Dracula did not mint his own coins, making coins from the period of his father, his contemporaries, and the rulers connected to his story especially interesting to collectors of Dracula history.

A Fascinating Collectible

This isn't simply a medieval coin—it is a tangible connection to the historical world that ultimately helped inspire one of the most famous fictional characters of all time.

Highlights:

• Authentic medieval silver parvus

• Struck during the reign of Sigismund of Luxembourg (1387–1427)

• Historical connection to the Order of the Dragon

• Connected to the story of Vlad II Dracul and Vlad III Dracula

• Features a Crusader cross

• Includes an illustrated historical presentation

• Includes a certificate of authenticity

• An intriguing collectible for medieval, historical, and Dracula enthusiasts

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The Real Dracula

Bram Stoker's Dracula was published in 1897, but the story's famous name has a much older history. This medieval silver coin offers collectors an opportunity to explore the real people and events behind the Dracula legend—from Sigismund and the Order of the Dragon to Vlad II and his infamous son, Vlad III.

A fascinating piece of medieval history and a conversation-starting collectible, this silver parvus brings the real-life story behind Dracula to life.