{"title":"Italy","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.one-half-column-left {\nwidth:48%;\nfloat:left;\n}\n\n.one-half-column-right {\nwidth:48%;\nfloat:right;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {\n.one-half-column-left, .one-half-column-right, \n.one-third-column, .one-third-column-last {\nfloat:none;\nwidth:100%;\nmargin-right:0;\n}\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half-column-left\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/390587698?color=f2ba02\u0026amp;title=0\u0026amp;byline=0\u0026amp;portrait=0\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half-column-right\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItaly has a long history of different coinage types, and that history spans thousands of years. The Italian coinage has been immensely influential: the florin, one of the most used coinage types in European history, was struck in Florence from 1252 to 1523 with no significant change in its design or metal content standard. As many Florentine banks had branches across Europe, the florin quickly became the dominant trade coin of Western Europe for large scale transactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"italy-venice-ducat-michael-steno","title":"Italy Venice Ducat Michael Steno","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gold ducat of Doge Michele Steno of Venice, attributed by NGC to 1400-13 and catalogued as Friedberg 1230 and Paolucci 38.1. According to Numista, the type belongs to the Venetian sequin series, is hammered in gold of .999 fineness, and is rated at 1 Ducato = 1 Zecchino = 3 Lire 14 Soldi. The obverse shows the doge kneeling before St. Mark and receiving a banner, with DVX stacked at right; the reverse shows Christ in glory standing facing within a mandorla, holding the book of Gospels and raising his right hand in benediction, with four stars to the left and five to the right. NGC grades this example MS65; it weighs 3.56g and is housed in an NGC Standard Brown label holder. NGC cert #4824328-005 · 28 in MS65, 30 higher (NGC, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685716885674,"sku":"4824328-005","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-sicily-gold-oncia","title":"Italy Sicily Gold Oncia","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1741 oncia (30 tari) of Sicily from the Palermo mint, struck under Carlo V, the future Charles III of Spain, Fr-887, KM-154 (PCGS #660056). NGC's catalog for KM# 154 lists the 1741 date and gives gold of .906 fineness, a 22 mm diameter, and a type standard weight of 4.4 g (the type's standard per NGC; the cert records no weight for this coin). The obverse shows a laureate, draped bust right with the legend CAR. D. G. SIC. ET. HI(E)(S). REX. HIS. IN.; the reverse shows a phoenix rising from flames beneath a radiant sun face, with the date below and the legend RESV - RGIT. PCGS grades this example MS63; it is housed in a PCGS Gold Shield holder. PCGS cert #80484562 · Population 1 at MS63, none higher (PCGS, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685716983978,"sku":"80484562","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-vatican-xiv-pope-pius-xii-gold100-lire","title":"Italy Vatican XIV \"Pope Pius XII\" Gold100 Lire","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1952\/XIV gold 100 lire of Vatican City, issued under Pope Pius XII and catalogued by NGC as KM# 53.1, struck in gold of .900 fineness. The obverse shows a bust right; the reverse shows Caritas standing facing, holding a child, with another at her feet. NGC's catalog records a mintage of 1,000 for 1952\/XIV, and lists the type for 1951\/XIII through 1955\/XVII. The type's standard weight is 5.19 g (per NGC's catalog); the cert records no weight for this coin. NGC grades this example MS64 and houses it in an NGC Standard Brown label holder. NGC cert #4474923-003 · 14 in MS64, 16 higher (NGC, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685731500202,"sku":"4474923-003","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-venice-1z-gold-zecchino-paolo-rainier","title":"Italy Venice 1z Gold Zecchino Paolo Rainier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gold zecchino of Paolo Renier, Doge of Venice 1779-1789 (Rainier on the NGC label), Fr. 1434 and C# 107 in Numista's catalog. Numista lists the type as .999 gold, 22 mm, struck at the Venice mint. The obverse shows St. Mark standing at left presenting a staff with cross to the doge kneeling at right, with DVX vertically at top and the legend PAVL. RAINER. - S. M. VENET. The reverse shows a full-length facing figure of Christ in a beaded ellipse lined with stars, with the legend SIT. T. XPE. DAT. Q. T(V)(O) - REGIS. ISTE. DVCA. NGC grades this example MS64; it weighs 3.48g. NGC cert #4824335-007 · 18 in MS64, 10 higher (NGC, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685731565738,"sku":"4824335-007","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-gold-doppia-king-phillip-ii-of","title":"Italy Gold Doppia King Phillip II of","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1578 gold doppia of Milan, struck at the Milan mint under Filippo II (Philip II of Spain), Fr-716 and KM-178 (PCGS #514445). The obverse features the radiate bust of the King of Spain, who was also the Duke of Milan. Stack's Bowers, offering this same coin, described an alluring golden-olive hue with some charming brilliance and an appealing overall appearance. PCGS grades this example AU58; it weighs 6.56 g and carries a David Sterling Collection provenance. It is housed in a PCGS Gold Shield holder protected by NFC anti-counterfeiting technology. PCGS cert #41069357 · Population 4 at AU58, 1 higher (PCGS, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685731664042,"sku":"41069357","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-naples-sicily-gold-6-ducats","title":"Italy Naples \u0026 Sicily Gold 6 Ducats","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1766 gold 6 ducati of the Kingdom of Naples and Sicily under Ferdinando IV, catalogued by NGC as KM# 167, with a note citing Fr. 846. NGC's catalog lists the 1766 DeG\/\/CC-R issue of this type and gives gold of .906 fineness and a diameter of 27-27.5mm. The obverse shows a youthful bust to right with the legend FERDINAN(D) • IV • D • G • SICILIAR • ET HIER • REX •; the reverse shows a crowned ornate shield of 6-fold arms, with central shield, in a baroque frame, the value 'D.-6.' below and the date at the end of the legend HISPANIAR • - INFANS •. NGC grades this example MS65+ and houses it in an NGC Standard Brown label holder. The type's standard weight is 8.798 g (per NGC's catalog); the cert records no weight for this coin. NGC cert #2096822-008 · 2 in MS65+, 3 higher (NGC, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685732417706,"sku":"2096822-008","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-venice-paolo-rainier-1z","title":"Italy Venice Paolo Rainier 1z","description":"\u003cp\u003eA zecchino of Doge Paolo Renier of the Republic of Venice, attributed by NGC to 1779-89 and catalogued as KM# 714 and Friedberg 1434. According to Numista, the type is a gold coin of .999 fineness in the Venetian sequin series, 22 mm in diameter, struck at the Venice mint. The obverse shows St. Mark standing at left presenting a staff with cross to the doge kneeling at right, with DVX vertically at top and the legend PAVL. RAINER. - S. M. VENET.; the reverse shows a full-length facing figure of Christ in a beaded ellipse lined with stars, with the legend SIT. T. XPE. DAT. Q. T(V)(O) - REGIS. ISTE. DVCA. The type's standard weight is 3.494 g (per Numista); the cert records no weight for this coin. NGC grades this example MS62; it is housed in an NGC Standard Brown label holder. NGC cert #3934952-019 · 30 in MS62, 53 higher (NGC, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685733171370,"sku":"3934952-019","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-gold-ducat-roman-senate","title":"Italy Gold Ducat Roman Senate","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gold ducat of the Roman Senate in the Papal States, undated, issued 1350-1439, Friedberg 2. According to Numista's type page for Fr 2, the ducat was hammered at the Rome mint. The obverse shows a senator kneeling left before St. Peter, standing right, receiving a banner with a rose at its base, with the legend S • PETRVS • ATOR VRBIS; the reverse shows Christ in glory, surrounded by a mandorla, holding the book of Gospels in his left hand and raising his right in benediction, with four stars to the left and five to the right, and the legend • ROMA • CAPVT • M VNDI • S • P • Q • R •. NGC grades this example MS66; it weighs 3.52g. NGC cert #2131604-029 · population not available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685734842538,"sku":"2131604-029","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-gold-6-ducati","title":"Italy Gold 6 Ducati","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1766 gold 6 ducati of the Kingdom of Naples and Sicily under Ferdinando IV, catalogued by NGC as KM 167 (1766 DeG\/\/CC-R), with the catalog note also citing Friedberg 846. NGC's catalog lists the type in gold of .906 fineness with a diameter of 27-27.5mm. The obverse shows a youthful bust to right with the legend FERDINAN(D) • IV • D • G • SICILIAR • ET HIER • REX •; the reverse shows a crowned ornate shield of six-fold arms with central shield in a baroque frame, the value 'D.-6.' below and the date at the end of the legend HISPANIAR • - INFANS •. The type's standard weight is 8.798 g (per NGC's catalog); the cert records no weight for this coin. NGC grades this example MS65 and houses it in an NGC Standard Brown label holder. NGC cert #6455791-004 · 2 in MS65, 5 higher (NGC, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685734908074,"sku":"6455791-004","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-gold-florin-alexander-vi","title":"Italy Gold Florin Alexander VI","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gold fiorino di camera of Pope Alexander VI (Borgia), Papal States, struck at Rome between 1492 and 1503 and catalogued as Friedberg 31, Muntoni 9, Berman 530 and MIR 519\/7. Numista records a hammered gold coin of 21 mm on a round, irregular flan. The obverse shows the papal arms in a quadrilobe with the legend ٠ALEXANDER٠ PP٠SEXTVS٠; the reverse shows Saint Peter in a boat with the legend SANCTVS٠PETRVS٠ALMA٠ROMA٠. NGC grades this example MS64; it weighs 3.40g and is housed in an NGC Standard Brown label holder. NGC cert #6682127-007 · 2 in MS64, 0 higher (NGC, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685734940842,"sku":"6682127-007","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-scudo-doro-king-philipp-iv","title":"Italy Scudo D'Oro King Philipp IV","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1627 scudo d'oro of Philip IV of Spain, struck at the Naples mint for the Kingdom of Naples and Sicily, catalogued by NGC as KM 42 (1627 MC\/C), with the catalog also citing F-237 and Fr. 840; Aste Bolaffi catalogues this exact coin as C.N.I. XX\/312\/450 and Pannuti-Riccio 10, with the mintmaster initials MCC. NGC's catalog lists the type in gold, 21 mm in diameter, with a youthful bare head to right and the date below on the obverse, legend PHILIPP. IIII. HISPA. RE(X)., and a heart-shaped shield of manifold arms in a crowned baroque frame on the reverse, legend SICILIAE. HIERVSAL. NGC grades this example MS64 and houses it in an NGC Standard Brown label holder; it weighs 3.36g. It was offered by Aste Bolaffi in Turin in December 2022. NGC cert #6632615-025 · 1 in MS64, 0 higher (NGC, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685736906922,"sku":"6632615-025","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-gold-30-ducati-ferdinando-ii","title":"Italy Gold 30 Ducati Ferdinando II","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn 1847 30 ducati of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, struck at the Naples mint under Ferdinand II and catalogued as KM-357 and Friedberg 866. According to CoinVarieties, this type was issued 1844-54 for Ferdinand II in .996 fine gold, 35.5 mm in diameter, and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies was annexed to Italy in 1860. PCGS grades this example AU55 in a PCGS Gold Shield holder protected by NFC anti-counterfeiting technology. The type's standard weight is 37.87 g (per CoinVarieties); the cert records no weight for this coin. PCGS cert #34616887 · Population 1 at AU55, 0 higher (PCGS, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685737037994,"sku":"34616887","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-gold-ducat","title":"Italy Gold Ducat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gold ducat of Ferdinand I (Ferrante), King of Naples (1458-1494), catalogued as Friedberg 819. It is a hammered coin of the Naples mint; the obverse shows the crowned and quartered arms of Hungary, Jerusalem, Aragon and Naples, and the reverse a crowned bust of the king to right. NGC grades this example MS64 and houses it in an NGC Standard Brown label holder; it weighs 3.52g. NGC cert #5790222-008 · 4 in MS64, 3 higher (NGC, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685738971306,"sku":"5790222-008","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-gold-sovrano","title":"Italy Gold Sovrano","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn 1839-A sovrano of Lombardy-Venetia in the Italian States, catalogued by NGC as C# 21.1. NGC's catalog lists the type in gold of .900 fineness. The obverse shows a laureate head right with the legend beginning FERD. I. D. AVSTR; the reverse shows a shield within a crowned double-headed eagle with the legend beginning GAL. LOD. ILL. The type's standard weight is 11.33 g (per NGC's catalog); the cert records no weight for this coin. NGC grades this example MS64, the finest it has graded for this issue, and holds it in an NGC Standard Brown label. NGC cert #6607295-004 · 1 in MS64, 0 higher (NGC, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685739397290,"sku":"6607295-004","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-gold-scudo-doro","title":"Italy Gold Scudo D'Oro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gold scudo d'oro of Venice under Doge Andrea Gritti (1523-1538), catalogued as CNI VII\/277\/315, Montenegro Venezia 342 and Paolucci I\/59\/3. The obverse shows an ornate cross; the reverse shows the lion of Saint Mark facing, within an ornate shield-shaped cartouche. This coin was offered by Aste Bolaffi in December 2022. NGC grades this example MS64; it weighs 3.38g and is housed in an NGC Standard Brown label holder. NGC cert #5787929-003 · 6 in MS64, 4 higher (NGC, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685739528362,"sku":"5787929-003","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-gold-4-scudi-doro","title":"Italy Gold 4 Scudi D'Oro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gold 4 scudi d'oro of Savoy under Carlo Emanuele II, struck at the Turin mint and dated 1640\/39 by PCGS, catalogued as CNI-I\/6, Fr-1071 and KM-172.1. The obverse carries the jugate draped busts of Carlo and Cristina, his mother and regent, right, with the legend CHR FRAN CAR EMAN DVCES SAB; the reverse shows the crowned and garnished coat-of-arms with P P PEDEMON REGES CYPRI. Heritage records a diameter of 34.00mm. Stack's Bowers, cataloguing this exact coin, noted good luster, freedom from any major contacts, a golden hue interrupted by licks of orange tone and a touch of a soft strike; Heritage, offering it later, described chiseled motifs with a minor doubling effect upon radiant velveteen fields. PCGS grades this example MS64 in a Gold Shield holder. PCGS cert #36045663 · Population 1 at MS64, none higher (PCGS, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685740118186,"sku":"36045663","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-gold-pierre","title":"Italy Gold Pierre","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gold pierreale d'oro of the Kingdom of Sicily under Pietro de Aragon (Peter I in Numista's catalog) and Constanza de Hohenstaufen, Friedberg 654, attributed by NGC to 1282-85. Numista catalogues Fr. 654 (also MEC XIV 756 and MIR 170) as a hammered gold pierreale of Peter I, 24 mm, struck at Messina. According to Heritage, the Fr-654 type carries the legends + o P o DЄI o GR'A o ARAGOn o SICIL : RЄX o || + o SUMMA o POTЄnCIA o ЄS o T o In DЄO o in concentric rings around the arms of Aragon. NGC grades this example MS67; it weighs 4.37g. NGC cert #2129435-001 · 2 in MS67, higher-grade count not shown (NGC, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685740314794,"sku":"2129435-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-gold-tremesis","title":"Italy Gold Tremesis","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tremissis of the Lombards, an anonymous issue struck in the name of the Byzantine emperor Maurice Tiberius and dated by NGC to 582-690, in gold. NGC grades this example MS64; it weighs 1.35g and is housed in an NGC Standard Brown label holder. NGC cert #6682121-002 · 2 in MS64, 1 higher (NGC, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685741166762,"sku":"6682121-002","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-venice-1z-gold-zecchino-alvise-contarini","title":"Italy Venice 1z Gold Zecchino Alvise Contarini","description":"\u003cp\u003eA zecchino of Doge Alvise Contarini of Venice, attributed by NGC to 1676-84. According to Numista, this type (KM# 363, Fr# 1338) belongs to the Venitian Sequin series and is struck in gold. Its obverse shows St. Mark standing at left, presenting a staff with cross to the doge kneeling at right, with DVX vertically at top and the legend ALOYSIVS CONT ·S·M·VENET·; the reverse shows a full-length facing figure of Christ in a beaded ellipse lined with stars, with the legend SIT·T·XPE·DAT·Q·TV REGIS·ISTE·DVCA. NGC grades this example MS64; it weighs 3.46g and is housed in an NGC Standard Brown label holder. NGC cert #4824321-009 · Top Pop: 4 in MS64, none higher (NGC, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685742444714,"sku":"4824321-009","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-venice-1z-marino-grimani","title":"Italy Venice 1z Marino Grimani","description":"\u003cp\u003eA coin of Doge Marino Grimani of Venice, dated 1595-1605 and labeled \"1Z\" by NGC. According to Numista, this type is a 1 zecchino in gold (.999) of the Venetian sequin series. Its obverse shows St. Mark standing at left presenting a staff, with DVX vertically at top, to the doge kneeling at right, with the legend MARIN·GRIM· S·M·VENET· DVX; the reverse shows a full-length facing figure of Christ in a beaded ellipse lined with stars, with the legend ·SIT·T·XPE·DAT·Q·TV· REGIST·ISTE·DVCA·. NGC grades this example MS64; it weighs 3.49g and is housed in an NGC Standard Brown label holder. NGC cert #4824321-008 · 3 in MS64, 2 higher (NGC, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685742510250,"sku":"4824321-008","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-venice-ducat-sco-foscari","title":"Italy Venice Ducat sco Foscari","description":"\u003cp\u003eA ducat of Doge Francesco Foscari of Venice, attributed by NGC to 1423-57. According to Numista, this type is a hammered coin in gold (.999) of the Venetian sequin series. Its obverse shows St. Mark standing at left presenting a staff with pennant, with DVX vertically at top, to the doge kneeling at right, with the legend FRAC • FOSCARI • S • M • VENETI; the reverse shows a full-length facing figure of Christ in a beaded ellipse lined with stars, with the legend . SIT • T • XPE • DAT' • Q • TV REGIS • ISTE • DVCAT' •. NGC grades this example MS63; it weighs 3.54g and is housed in an NGC Standard Brown label holder. NGC cert #4824324-003 · 21 in MS63, 28 higher (NGC, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685742543018,"sku":"4824324-003","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-venice-1z-ludovico-manin","title":"Italy Venice 1z Ludovico Manin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA coin of Ludovico Manin, Doge of Venice, attributed by NGC to 1789-97 and labeled \"1Z\". According to Numista, this type is a 1 zecchino (KM# 755, Fr# 1445) of the Venetian sequin series, a hammered gold (.999) coin 22 mm in diameter. Its obverse shows St. Mark standing at left presenting a staff with cross, with DVX vertically at top, to the doge kneeling at right, and the legend S · M · VENET LVDOV · MANIN (\"Saint Marc of Venice, Lodovico Manin Duke\"); the reverse shows a full-length facing figure of Christ in a beaded ellipse lined with stars, with the legend SIT · T · XPE · DAT · Q · TV REGIS · ISTE · DVCA. NGC grades this example MS64 and houses it in an NGC Standard Brown label holder. The type's standard weight is 3.494 g (per Numista); the cert records no weight for this coin. NGC cert #3934952-024 · 31 in MS64, 22 higher (NGC, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685743755434,"sku":"3934952-024","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-venice-ducat-antonio-venier","title":"Italy Venice Ducat Antonio Venier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gold ducat of Venice struck under Doge Antonio Venier, attributed by NGC to 1382-1400. According to Numista, this type (Fr# 1229) is a hammered issue in .999 gold showing the doge kneeling before St. Mark, with the legend ANTO' • VENERIO • S • M • VENETI and DVX, and on the reverse Jesus standing facing, with the legend SIT • T • XPE • DAT' • Q TV REGIS • ISTE • DVCAT. NGC grades this example MS63; it weighs 3.55g and is housed in an NGC Standard Brown label holder. NGC cert #4824324-001 · 29 in MS63, 30 higher (NGC, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685743820970,"sku":"4824324-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-gold-florin-dor-naples-sicily","title":"Italy Gold Florin DOR Naples \u0026 Sicily","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gold florin attributed by PCGS to the Kingdom of Naples and Sicily, 1343-1382, Friedberg 812. Beaussant Lefèvre, cataloguing another Friedberg 812 florin under Joanna I of Naples, describes the obverse as the field of Jerusalem and Anjou and the reverse as Saint John the Baptist standing frontally. MDC Monnaies de Collection, cataloguing a further Friedberg 812 example, gives the obverse legend + IOHANA: DEI: GR: IHR: SICL: REG. and the reverse legend .S. IOH. A - NNES. B., with Saint John holding a staff surmounted by a cross and, above left, a lily under a label; MDC places the type under the County of Provence at Saint-Rémy and notes that the florin may have been issued for Naples or for Provence. PCGS grades this example MS62; its label records a weight of 3.02g, and it is housed in a PCGS Gold Shield holder. PCGS cert #45816733 · Population 2 at MS62, 0 higher (PCGS, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685743886506,"sku":"45816733","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-venice-gold-zecchino-ludovico-manin","title":"Italy Venice Gold Zecchino Ludovico Manin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA zecchino of the Republic of Venice under Doge Ludovico Manin, attributed by NGC to (1789-97). According to Numista, this type (KM 755, Friedberg 1445) is a hammered gold coin of .999 fineness, 22 mm in diameter, from the Venetian sequin series. Its obverse shows St. Mark standing at left presenting a staff with cross to the doge kneeling at right, with the legend S · M · VENET LVDOV · MANIN and DVX; the reverse shows a full-length facing figure of Christ in a beaded ellipse lined with stars, with the legend SIT · T · XPE · DAT · Q · TV REGIS · ISTE · DVCA. The type's standard weight is 3.494 g (per Numista); the cert records no weight for this coin. NGC grades this example MS63. NGC cert #165937-003 · 64 in MS63, 53 higher (NGC, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685743984810,"sku":"165937-003","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-gold-2-doppola","title":"Italy Gold 2 Doppola","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gold 2 doppie of the Republic of Genoa dated 1616, with the IZ mark recorded by NGC. Gadoury, offering this coin as lot 1030 of its Coin Auction 2020 (30-31 October 2020), placed it in the second phase of the biennial doges (1541-1637), catalogued it as MIR 203\/16, CNI 3, Friedberg 418 and Lun. 226, and described it as the finest known example. NGC grades this example MS61; it weighs 13.39g and is housed in an NGC Standard Brown label holder. NGC cert #4841476-001 · 1 in MS61, 1 higher (NGC, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685744083114,"sku":"4841476-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-gold-zecchino","title":"Italy Gold Zecchino","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1769 zecchino of Belgiojoso, as attributed by NGC. According to Numista, this type is the 1 ducat (1 zecchino) of Anthony Barbiano, Prince of Belgioioso (1769-1779), in gold (.986), struck at the Vienna mint and wrongly attributed in the past to the inexistent mint of Belgioioso. Numista describes an armored bust right with the legend ANTON • I • BARBIANI BELGIOJOS • ET S • R • I • P, and on the reverse crowned flagged arms with supporters and COM CUNII ET LUGI MARCH • GRUMELLI • 1769. The type's standard weight is 3.5 g (per Numista); the cert records no weight for this coin. NGC grades this example MS64 PL. NGC cert #5790822-016 · population not available (NGC, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685746507946,"sku":"5790822-016","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"italy-lombards-tremis-luca","title":"Italy Lombards Tremis Luca","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tremissis of the Lombards from the autonomous municipal coinage of Luca, dated by NGC to 700-749. According to Harmers of London, this type shows a six-rayed star on the obverse and a cross potent on the reverse. NGC grades this example MS66; it weighs 1.47g. NGC cert #2113145-002 · population not available (NGC, as of 2026-09-24).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685746606250,"sku":"2113145-002","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"1400-13-venice-ducat-michael-steno-ngc-ms65-2","title":"1400-13 Venice Ducat Michael Steno NGC MS65","description":"\u003cp\u003eIssued under Doge Michele (Michael) Steno at the height of Venice's commercial and naval dominance, this \u003cstrong\u003e1400–1413 Venice Ducat\u003c\/strong\u003e, graded NGC MS65, exemplifies the Venetian Republic's stability, sacred imagery, and precision minting. The ducat’s consistent weight and gold purity made it a benchmark of trust in international trade across the Mediterranean and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark the Evangelist stands at left presenting a long banner to the kneeling Doge Michael Steno at right. Both figures are richly robed, with the legend encircling them referencing \u003cem\u003eS. M. VENET\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMICHAEL STENO DVX\u003c\/em\u003e, affirming both divine and civic authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christ stands facing within an almond-shaped mandorla bordered by stars, raising His right hand in benediction and holding the Book of Gospels in His left. The legend \u003cem\u003eSIT T XPE DAT QTV REGIS ISTE DVCAT\u003c\/em\u003e (\"Let this ducat be blessed, O Christ, you who rule\") reflects the sacred aura imbued in the Republic’s coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeighing 3.56g and graded an extraordinary MS65, this specimen is a superbly preserved medieval gold coin. Its sharply rendered strike, gleaming luster, and clean, unmarred surfaces place it at the pinnacle of the known condition census for Venetian ducats. A trophy piece for collectors of Italian or religious-themed gold coinage, it embodies the refinement and authority of one of Europe’s longest-lasting and wealthiest republics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67718294569130,"sku":"4824328-005","price":3597.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/122.jpg?v=1747688043"},{"product_id":"1741-sicily-gold-oncia-pcgs-ms63-1","title":"1741 Sicily Gold Oncia PCGS MS63","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"382\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe 1741 Sicily Gold Oncia was issued during the early reign of Charles VII of Naples and Sicily, later Charles III of Spain. Struck at the Palermo Mint during the formative years of Bourbon rule, the Oncia was the most prestigious gold denomination circulating in Sicily, reinforcing royal legitimacy and economic authority in a region emerging from decades of dynastic transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"558\" data-start=\"384\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: bears a laureate, draped bust of Carlo to right; the reverse shows a phoenix rising from flames (with radiant sunface above, date below) – the Bourbon \"Resurrecting Phoenix\" motif symbolizing Sicily's rebirth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eThe legend reads \"CAR·D·G·SIC·ET·HIE·REX·HIS·IN.\" (Carolus dei gratia Siciliae et Hierusalem rex Hispaniarum), identifying Carlo as King of Sicily and Jerusalem by the grace of God. This bold design and historical link to the Bourbon monarchy make the Oncia highly attractive to collectors of Italian and Spanish colonial issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"743\" data-start=\"560\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"571\" data-start=\"560\"\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Crowned and quartered arms of the Bourbon monarchy, incorporating symbols of Naples, Sicily, Aragon, and Jerusalem. The date “1741” and Palermo mintmark “P” appear below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"745\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThis PCGS MS63 1741 Oncia is a high-grade, super-rare coin: virtually all surviving examples are in lower grade, and only a few dozen Oncias of any date have ever been certified MS. The coin's \"MS63\" grade places it above average strike with scattered marks, making it one of the finest attainable for this type.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Finest Known!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67718296895658,"sku":"80484562","price":5318.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/products\/80484562LM.jpg?v=1660769034"},{"product_id":"1616-gold-2-doppola-ngc-ms61-1","title":"1616 Gold 2 Doppola NGC MS61","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"746\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eEarly 17th-century Italian coinage was struck by numerous independent city-states and duchies, each with its own denominations and designs. Gold \"Doppia\" (meaning \"double\") was a common term for large gold coins in Italy during this era. A \"2 Doppie\" (often called a Quadrupla) was twice as large as a standard Doppia – about 14g of nearly pure gold – equal to four Venetian ducats. These hefty gold coins circulated alongside other gold units like Venice's zecchino (ducat), Florence's pistole or scudo d'oro, and various Papal and ducal coinages\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"475\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"125\"\u003eObverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Depicts a crowned coat-of-arms shield representing the united Spanish kingdoms. On one side of the shield is the mintmark and assayer's initial, and on the other, the denomination “VIII” (for 8 Escudos). The surrounding legend reads: \u003cem data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"401\"\u003e“PHILIPPVS IIII D G”\u003c\/em\u003e – Philip IV by the Grace of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"827\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features the distinctive Jerusalem Cross within a quatrefoil (four-lobed frame), with castles and lions in the quadrants — symbolic of Castile and León. Part of the surrounding legend includes \u003cem data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"716\"\u003e“HISPANIARVM REX”\u003c\/em\u003e — “King of the Spains,” affirming his dominion over a vast global empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe MS61 grade thus signifies that this coin is among the very best known examples. It retains sharp strike details and original mint luster, enhancing its eye appeal. Numismatic expert commentary notes that collectors \"cannot get enough of shiny gold coins, especially when they are high grade with very low populations\" – a perfect description of this piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67726989263018,"sku":"4841476-001","price":9268.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/12_5608f4a6-189f-4cb4-a660-6887e1a0613c.jpg?v=1745261669"},{"product_id":"1779-89-venice-1z-gold-zecchino-paolo-rainier-ngc-ms64-1","title":"1779-89 Venice 1z Gold Zecchino Paolo Rainier NGC MS64","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"376\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eStruck \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eduring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ebrief \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan 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class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003efall \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eNapoleon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ein \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003e1797. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ezecchino—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003erenowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003efor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003econsistent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003epurity \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eiconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ereligious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eimagery—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003estood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eas \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ecornerstone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eof \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eVenetian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ecommercial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ecredibility \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eacross \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eMediterranean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"390\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eShows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eSaint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eMark, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003epatron \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eof \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eVenice, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003estanding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eleft \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003epresenting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003estaff \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003etopped 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class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eM \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eVENET \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ePAVL \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eRAINER \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eDVX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ehonors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eboth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003esaint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003esovereign. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003edepiction \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003esharply \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003etrade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003egold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67728623468714,"sku":"4824335-007","price":5005.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/129_b65b6b20-fc57-47e9-b0d4-4fc9d2f6ab6a.jpg?v=1747694365"},{"product_id":"1400-13-venice-ducat-michael-steno-ngc-ms65-3","title":"1400-13 Venice Ducat Michael Steno NGC MS65","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"294\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eStruck during the reign of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"49\"\u003eDoge Michele Steno\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1400–1413), this Venetian gold ducat, also known as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"115\"\u003ezecchino\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies the artistic and economic prowess of the Republic of Venice at the dawn of the 15th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe ducat's design remained consistent for centuries, symbolizing the stability and enduring power of Venice as a maritime republic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"430\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"308\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDepicts\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"20\"\u003eSt. Mark\u003c\/strong\u003e, the patron saint of Venice, standing on the left, presenting a staff with a cross to the kneeling Doge Michele Steno on the right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe legend reads:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"50\"\u003e\"S M VENETI DVX MICHAEL STENO\"\u003c\/em\u003e, signifying \"Saint Mark of Venice, Doge Michele Steno.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"568\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"447\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFeatures a full-length figure of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"43\"\u003eChrist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estanding within a beaded oval mandorla, surrounded by stars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe surrounding inscription reads:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"74\"\u003e\"SIT T XPE DAT Q TV REGIS ISTE DVCAT\"\u003c\/em\u003e, which translates to \"Let it be given to you, O Christ, this duchy which you rule. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"568\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"361\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAn exceptional example of Venetian coinage, this gold ducat graded NGC MS65 showcases remarkable preservation and intricate detail. The sharpness of the figures and the clarity of the inscriptions are particularly noteworthy. The coin's lustrous surfaces and historical context render it a prized acquisition for collectors of medieval European numismatics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67728640835754,"sku":"6205480-002","price":3597.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/products\/6205480-002.png?v=1674150520"},{"product_id":"1766-naples-sicily-gold-6-ducats-ngc-ms65-1","title":"1766 Naples \u0026 Sicily Gold 6 Ducats NGC MS65+","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"359\" data-start=\"171\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eStruck in 1766 at the Naples Mint, this gold 6 Ducati coin was issued under the reign of \u003cstrong data-end=\"105\" data-start=\"89\"\u003eFerdinand IV\u003c\/strong\u003e, who ascended to the throne of the Kingdom of Naples and Sicily in 1759.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe 6 Ducati denomination reflects the economic prosperity and the intricate monetary system of the Italian states during the 18th century.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis coin exemplifies the artistic and numismatic excellence of the period, symbolizing the wealth and political stability of Ferdinand IV's reign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"495\" data-start=\"361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"373\" data-start=\"361\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"376\" data-start=\"373\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFeatures a youthful bust of \u003cstrong data-end=\"44\" data-start=\"28\"\u003eFerdinand IV\u003c\/strong\u003e facing right, adorned with a ribbon-tied hair.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe Latin legend reads: \u003cem data-end=\"67\" data-start=\"24\"\u003e“FERDINAN(D) IV D G SICILIAR ET HIER REX”\u003c\/em\u003e (Ferdinand IV, by the Grace of God, King of Sicily and Jerusalem). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"673\" data-start=\"497\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"509\" data-start=\"497\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"512\" data-start=\"509\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDisplays a crowned ornate shield bearing six-fold arms, encapsulated within a baroque frame.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBelow the shield, the denomination \u003cem data-end=\"44\" data-start=\"35\"\u003e“D.-6.”\u003c\/em\u003e is inscribed, with the date \u003cem data-end=\"81\" data-start=\"73\"\u003e“1766”\u003c\/em\u003e at the end of the legend.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe surrounding inscription reads: \u003cem data-end=\"55\" data-start=\"35\"\u003e“HISPANIAR INFANS”\u003c\/em\u003e (Infant of Spain), highlighting Ferdinand IV's Spanish heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"696\" data-start=\"675\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"694\" data-start=\"675\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1099\" data-start=\"697\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"758\" data-start=\"697\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"758\" data-start=\"699\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"699\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e6 Ducati\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"812\" data-start=\"759\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"812\" data-start=\"761\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"770\" data-start=\"761\"\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eNaples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"873\" data-start=\"813\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"873\" data-start=\"815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"831\" data-start=\"815\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGold (.906 fineness)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"929\" data-start=\"874\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"929\" data-start=\"876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"887\" data-start=\"876\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e8.798 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"987\" data-start=\"930\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"987\" data-start=\"932\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"945\" data-start=\"932\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e27–27.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1099\" data-start=\"988\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1099\" data-start=\"990\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1013\" data-start=\"990\"\u003eCatalog References:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eKM# 167; Friedberg 846 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1254\" data-start=\"1101\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1126\" data-start=\"1101\"\u003eCondition and Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1129\" data-start=\"1126\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-end=\"20\" data-start=\"7\"\u003eNGC MS65+\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin is among the finest known examples, with only two coins graded higher by NGC.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIt exhibits exceptional luster and sharp details, making it a highly sought-after piece for collectors of Italian and European gold coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a few known to exist! Gem! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67728794091690,"sku":"2096822-008","price":9384.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/127.jpg?v=1747693801"},{"product_id":"1779-89-venice-paolo-rainier-1z-ngc-ms62-copy","title":"1779-89 Venice Paolo Rainier 1z NGC MS62","description":"\u003cp\u003eStruck during the final years of the Venetian Republic, this \u003cstrong\u003e1779–1789 Zecchino (1 Z) of Doge Paolo Renier\u003c\/strong\u003e, graded NGC MS62, exemplifies the enduring elegance and consistency of Venice’s gold coinage tradition, even as the Republic neared its dissolution by Napoleon. The zecchino remained unchanged for centuries, a symbol of stability and purity in Mediterranean commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Depicts St. Mark standing at left presenting a cross-staff to the kneeling Doge Paolo Renier, with the legend referencing the Doge’s name and Venice’s patron saint. The scene reaffirms the spiritual legitimacy of Venetian leadership, unchanged since the 13th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows Christ standing in a mandorla of stars, raising His hand in benediction and holding the Gospels. The Latin legend \u003cem\u003eSIT T XPE DAT QTV REGIS ISTE DVCAT\u003c\/em\u003e invokes divine blessing over the ducat’s circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraded MS62, this zecchino is particularly well-preserved for a late 18th-century hammered coin. Its luminous gold surfaces and sharp devices make it highly desirable, especially given its place at the twilight of Venetian independence. As both a beautiful artifact and a last echo of Renaissance-era stability, it holds strong appeal for collectors of world gold and pre-Napoleonic European coinage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1779-89 Italy 1Z NGC MS62 Paolo Ranier\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14531,\"3\":{\"1\":1},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":15055031},\"9\":0,\"10\":1,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":3289650},\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}'\u003e1779-89 Italy 1Z NGC MS62 Paolo Ranier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729002430634,"sku":"3934952-019","price":3754.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/products\/3934952-019.jpg?v=1673462143"},{"product_id":"1595-1605-venice-1z-marino-grimani-ngc-ms64-1","title":"1595-1605 Venice 1z Marino Grimani NGC MS64","description":"\u003cp\u003eStruck during the reign of Doge Marino Grimani, this \u003cstrong\u003e1595–1605 Venice Zecchino (1 Z), graded NGC MS64\u003c\/strong\u003e, represents the peak of Venetian maritime wealth and artistic refinement during the late Renaissance. The Venetian zecchino—globally renowned for its purity and beauty—was a trusted gold trade coin accepted across the Mediterranean world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Depicts St. Mark, the patron saint of Venice, handing a cross-staff to the kneeling Doge Grimani, with the legend \u003cem\u003eS M VENET MARIN GRIM\u003c\/em\u003e encircling the sacred exchange. The composition reflects divine endorsement of temporal power, central to the Venetian political-religious ethos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features Christ standing within a mandorla of stars, holding the Gospels and raising his right hand in benediction. The surrounding legend \u003cem\u003eSIT T XPE DAT QTV REGIS ISTE DVCAT\u003c\/em\u003e translates to \"May Christ bless this Ducat, you who rule,\" a prayer-like affirmation of the coin's sanctity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraded MS64, this zecchino exhibits exceptional preservation, with fully struck figures, gleaming luster, and almost no signs of wear. The razor-sharp legends and symmetrical flan make it one of the finest examples from the Grimani era. As a classic piece of Venetian gold, it is highly prized by collectors of Italian Renaissance coinage and early international trade currency.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1595-1605 MS64 Marino Grimani\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14531,\"3\":{\"1\":1},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":15055031},\"9\":0,\"10\":1,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":3289650},\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}'\u003e3.49g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729076420778,"sku":"4824321-008","price":4066.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/products\/4824321-008.jpg?v=1672431908"},{"product_id":"1423-57-venice-ducat-sco-foscari-ngc-ms63-1","title":"1423-57 Venice Ducat sco Foscari NGC MS63","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"535\" class=\"\"\u003eStruck during the long and prosperous rule of Doge Francesco Foscari, this gold ducat reflects Venice’s dominance in Mediterranean commerce and its political strength in 15th-century Europe. As the Republic’s trade routes extended deep into the East, the ducat became a trusted standard in international markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"743\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eObverse: \u003c\/strong\u003eDepicts the Doge kneeling before St. Mark, patron saint of Venice, who presents the banner of the republic. The legend honors both the saint and the reigning Doge: \u003cem data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eS. M. VENETI – F. FOSCAR\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"938\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"757\"\u003eReverse: \u003c\/strong\u003eFeatures Christ standing within an oval mandorla of stars, giving benediction. The design symbolizes divine sanction and the spiritual authority underpinning the Republic’s rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1213\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperbly preserved for a medieval gold issue, this NGC MS63 example boasts remarkable detail and original luster. Its strike and surfaces place it among the finest survivors from Foscari’s 34-year reign—one of the longest in Venetian history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729076551850,"sku":"4824324-003","price":4379.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/products\/4824324-003.jpg?v=1673995488"},{"product_id":"1676-84-venice-1z-gold-zecchino-alvise-contarini-ngc-ms64-1","title":"1676-84 Venice 1z Gold Zecchino Alvise Contarini NGC MS64","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"378\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eStruck \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eunder \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eDoge \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eAlvise \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eContarini \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eduring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003elate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003e17th \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ecentury, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ethis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"122\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003e1676–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003e1684 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eVenice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eZecchino (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003e1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eZ), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003egraded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eNGC \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eMS64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003esuperb \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eexample \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eof \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003elong-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003estanding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eVenetian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003egold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ecoinage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003etradition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eThe 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ecommerce \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003esymbol \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eof \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eVenetian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eRepublic's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003epolitical-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ereligious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eideology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"669\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"392\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eShows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eSt. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eMark, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003epatron \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003esaint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eof \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eVenice, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003estanding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eleft \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003epresenting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003elong \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ebanner \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ekneeling \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eDoge \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eAlvise \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eContarini \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eright. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003efigures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003erichly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003edraped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eframed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eby \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eLatin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003elegend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"616\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eM \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eVENET \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eALOYS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eCONTAR \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eDVX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eaffirming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eboth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan 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class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eissue, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eplacing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ethis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ezecchino \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003enear \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003etop \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eof \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003econdition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ecensus. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ecombination \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003eof \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003ehistorical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003epre-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003emodern \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003etrade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003egold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.46g. Tied for Finest Known!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729076879530,"sku":"4824321-009","price":4223.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/126_876e5280-e9b0-4514-acc0-5109dcea5d74.jpg?v=1747693621"},{"product_id":"1400-1500-gold-ducat-ngc-64","title":"1400-1500 Gold Ducat NGC 63+","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"315\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eStruck around 1500 in the Free Imperial City of \u003cstrong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eLübeck\u003c\/strong\u003e, this gold ducat exemplifies the city's prominence within the \u003cstrong data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"141\"\u003eHanseatic League\u003c\/strong\u003e, a powerful economic and defensive alliance of merchant guilds and market towns in Northwestern and Central Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAs a significant trading hub, Lübeck issued such coins to facilitate commerce and assert its autonomy within the Holy Roman Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis ducat reflects the city's wealth, influence, and commitment to high-quality coinage during the late medieval period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"451\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"329\"\u003eObverse: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFeatures a standing figure, possibly representing a patron saint or a symbolic personification, holding a scepter and orb, signifying authority and sovereignty.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe surrounding legend denotes the city's name and its status as a Free Imperial City.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"587\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eReverse: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDisplays the imperial double-headed eagle, emblematic of the Holy Roman Empire, underscoring Lübeck's direct allegiance to the emperor and its imperial immediacy.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe legend reinforces the city's rights and privileges granted by the empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"782\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eCondition and Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"617\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eNGC MS63\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin is exceptionally well-preserved, showcasing sharp details and lustrous surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGold ducats from this era, especially in such high grades, are rare and highly sought after by collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis piece stands as a testament to Lübeck's historical significance and numismatic heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729078190250,"sku":"5883393-009","price":12047.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/317.jpg?v=1753479573"},{"product_id":"1423-57-venice-ducat-sco-foscari-ngc-ms64-1","title":"1423-57 Venice Ducat sco Foscari NGC MS64","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14529,\"3\":{\"1\":0,\"3\":1},\"9\":1,\"10\":1,\"14\":{\"1\":3,\"3\":1},\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"3.53g\"}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eStruck during the reign of Francesco Foscari—Venice’s longest-serving Doge—this gold ducat reflects the height of Venetian maritime power and economic influence in the 15th century. 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A high-end survivor from one of Venice’s most influential eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14529,\"3\":{\"1\":0,\"3\":1},\"9\":1,\"10\":1,\"14\":{\"1\":3,\"3\":1},\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"3.53g\"}'\u003e3.53g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729078452394,"sku":"4824328-007","price":4848.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/136_ba1439bb-73c2-4143-a205-e7db69c4b54b.jpg?v=1747765566"},{"product_id":"1789-97-venice-1z-ludovico-manin-ngc-ms-65","title":"1789-97 Venice 1z Ludovico Manin NGC MS 64","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1789-97 Italy 1Z NGC MS64\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14467,\"3\":{\"1\":0,\"3\":1},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":15055031},\"10\":1,\"14\":{\"1\":3,\"3\":1},\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}'\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStruck in the waning years of the Venetian Republic, the 1789–1797 Venice 1 Zecchino (1Z) under Doge Ludovico Manin stands as one of the last issues of this iconic medieval gold type. The zecchino, renowned for its unbroken centuries-long production, embodies the Republic’s enduring wealth and maritime power even as Napoleon’s forces loomed on the horizon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"586\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDepicts the Doge kneeling before Saint Mark, who presents a cross-bearing staff. The scene symbolizes the Republic's divine legitimacy, accompanied by the Latin legend \"S M VENET,\" representing \"San Marco Venice.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"835\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeatures a full-length, nimbate Christ standing within an almond-shaped mandorla, holding the gospels and raising his right hand in blessing. This design—unchanged for centuries—underscores the sacred backing of the Venetian currency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"835\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraded NGC MS64, this piece is exceptionally well-preserved for a type most often seen in AU or lower Mint State. The coin displays full golden luster, a crisp strike with complete facial and drapery detail on Christ and the Doge, and virtually untouched fields—testament to its superior preservation. Its combination of religious iconography, historical context, and exquisite minting makes it highly appealing to collectors of late Italian Renaissance and early modern European gold.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1789-97 Italy 1Z NGC MS64\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14467,\"3\":{\"1\":0,\"3\":1},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":15055031},\"10\":1,\"14\":{\"1\":3,\"3\":1},\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}'\u003e1789-97 Italy 1Z NGC MS64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729088872618,"sku":"3934952-024","price":3441.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/111_2abc260e-523d-4831-9468-019d7ea5944a.jpg?v=1747425529"},{"product_id":"1789-97-venice-1z-ludovico-manin-ngc-ms-66","title":"1789-97 Venice 1z Ludovico Manin NGC MS 64","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1789-97 Italy 1Z NGC MS64\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14467,\"3\":{\"1\":0,\"3\":1},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":15055031},\"10\":1,\"14\":{\"1\":3,\"3\":1},\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}'\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStruck in the waning years of the Venetian Republic, the 1789–1797 Venice 1 Zecchino (1Z) under Doge Ludovico Manin stands as one of the last issues of this iconic medieval gold type. The zecchino, renowned for its unbroken centuries-long production, embodies the Republic’s enduring wealth and maritime power even as Napoleon’s forces loomed on the horizon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"586\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDepicts the Doge kneeling before Saint Mark, who presents a cross-bearing staff. The scene symbolizes the Republic's divine legitimacy, accompanied by the Latin legend \"S M VENET,\" representing \"San Marco Venice.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"835\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeatures a full-length, nimbate Christ standing within an almond-shaped mandorla, holding the gospels and raising his right hand in blessing. This design—unchanged for centuries—underscores the sacred backing of the Venetian currency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"835\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraded NGC MS64, this piece is exceptionally well-preserved for a type most often seen in AU or lower Mint State. The coin displays full golden luster, a crisp strike with complete facial and drapery detail on Christ and the Doge, and virtually untouched fields—testament to its superior preservation. Its combination of religious iconography, historical context, and exquisite minting makes it highly appealing to collectors of late Italian Renaissance and early modern European gold.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1789-97 Italy 1Z NGC MS64\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14467,\"3\":{\"1\":0,\"3\":1},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":15055031},\"10\":1,\"14\":{\"1\":3,\"3\":1},\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}'\u003e1789-97 Italy 1Z NGC MS64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729088905386,"sku":"3934952-024","price":3441.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/111_2abc260e-523d-4831-9468-019d7ea5944a.jpg?v=1747425529"},{"product_id":"1382-00-venice-ducat-antonio-venier-ngc-ms63-1","title":"1382-00 Venice Ducat Antonio Venier NGC MS63","description":"\u003cp\u003eStruck under the reign of Doge Antonio Venier, this \u003cstrong\u003e1382–1400 Venice Ducat\u003c\/strong\u003e, graded NGC MS63, is a pristine example of one of medieval Europe’s most iconic and trusted gold coins. The ducat was a cornerstone of Venetian commerce and diplomacy, accepted throughout the Mediterranean for its reliable purity and consistent design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Depicts St. Mark, the patron saint of Venice, presenting a banner to the kneeling Doge Antonio Venier. The legend names both saint and doge, emphasizing divine endorsement of civic authority and the Republic’s sacred governance model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features Christ standing within an almond-shaped mandorla of stars, radiating divinity and offering benediction. The accompanying Latin legend, \u003cem\u003eSIT T XPE DAT QTV REGIS ISTE DVCAT\u003c\/em\u003e, translates to “Let this ducat be blessed, O Christ, who reigns,” affirming both the sanctity and sovereignty of Venetian trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraded MS63, this hammered gold ducat displays exceptional preservation with full detail in the figures, sharp legends, and radiant original luster. Its outstanding condition for a 14th-century issue makes it a condition rarity, ideal for collectors focused on medieval Italian gold, Venetian maritime history, or pre-Renaissance trade coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729088970922,"sku":"4824324-001","price":4066.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/products\/4824324-001.png?v=1674146631"},{"product_id":"1343-1382-gold-florin-dor-naples-sicily-pcgs-ms62-1","title":"1343-1382 Gold Florin DOR Naples \u0026 Sicily PCGS MS62","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"326\" data-start=\"176\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eStruck during the reign of \u003cstrong data-end=\"55\" data-start=\"27\"\u003eQueen Joanna I of Naples\u003c\/strong\u003e (1343–1382), this gold \u003cstrong data-end=\"89\" data-start=\"79\"\u003eFlorin\u003c\/strong\u003e exemplifies the economic and cultural vitality of the Kingdom of Naples and Sicily in the 14th century.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eModeled after the renowned Florentine florin, these coins facilitated trade across Europe and the Mediterranean, reflecting the kingdom's strategic importance and Queen Joanna's efforts to assert her authority during a tumultuous period marked by political intrigue and conflict.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"462\" data-start=\"328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"340\" data-start=\"328\"\u003eObverse: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDepicts a stylized \u003cstrong data-end=\"35\" data-start=\"19\"\u003efleur-de-lis\u003c\/strong\u003e, symbolizing the House of Anjou's French heritage and its claim to the Neapolitan throne.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe surrounding legend reads: \u003cem data-end=\"66\" data-start=\"30\"\u003e“IOHANA DEI GRATIA REGINA SICILIE”\u003c\/em\u003e (Joanna, by the grace of God, Queen of Sicily), affirming her sovereignty. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"560\" data-start=\"464\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"476\" data-start=\"464\"\u003eReverse: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFeatures a \u003cstrong data-end=\"30\" data-start=\"11\"\u003efloriated cross\u003c\/strong\u003e with lilies in the angles, a design element common in medieval European coinage, emphasizing the coin's legitimacy and the kingdom's Christian identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"583\" data-start=\"562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"581\" data-start=\"562\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"949\" data-start=\"584\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"643\" data-start=\"584\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"643\" data-start=\"586\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"603\" data-start=\"586\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFlorin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"697\" data-start=\"644\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"697\" data-start=\"646\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"646\"\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eNaples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"723\" data-start=\"698\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"723\" data-start=\"700\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"700\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"724\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"726\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"737\" data-start=\"726\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eApproximately 3.5 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"837\" data-start=\"780\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"837\" data-start=\"782\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"795\" data-start=\"782\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eApproximately 20 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"949\" data-start=\"838\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"949\" data-start=\"840\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"840\"\u003eCatalog References:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFriedberg 812; Biaggi 856\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coinarchives.com\/w\/results.php?results=100\u0026amp;s=0\u0026amp;search=FLORIN\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepurplepenny.com\/product\/australia-1940-florin-pcgs-ms62\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"951\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"976\" data-start=\"951\"\u003eCondition and Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"979\" data-start=\"976\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-end=\"20\" data-start=\"7\"\u003ePCGS MS62\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin exhibits exceptional preservation, with sharp details and lustrous surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGold florins from Queen Joanna's reign are rare, especially in such high grades, making this a highly sought-after piece for collectors of medieval and Italian coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItaly Gold Florin DOR, Naples \u0026amp; Sicily, 3.02g. Tied for Finest Known!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729089167530,"sku":"45816733","price":5865.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/products\/45816733.png?v=1674138494"},{"product_id":"1789-1797-venice-gold-zecchino-ludovico-manin-ngc-ms-65","title":"1789-1797 Venice Gold Zecchino Ludovico Manin NGC MS 63","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-end=\"180\" data-start=\"154\"\u003eVenetian gold zecchino\u003c\/strong\u003e was struck during the brief reign of \u003cstrong data-end=\"236\" data-start=\"218\"\u003eLudovico Manin\u003c\/strong\u003e, the final Doge of the Venetian Republic before its dissolution by Napoleon in 1797. The zecchino (also known as ducat) had been Venice’s flagship gold coin since 1284, prized across Europe and the Mediterranean for its unwavering purity (.999 fine gold) and consistent weight (approx. 3.5 grams). By the late 18th century, the zecchino symbolized not just monetary reliability but also the final vestiges of Venetian sovereignty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"973\" data-start=\"669\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"680\" data-start=\"669\"\u003eObverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"705\" data-start=\"693\"\u003eSt. Mark\u003c\/strong\u003e, the patron saint of Venice, presenting a banner to the kneeling Doge Ludovico Manin, who is dressed in ceremonial ducal robes. The Latin legend reads:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"886\" data-start=\"858\"\u003e“S.M.VENETI • L.MANIN DVX”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— St. Mark of Venice, Ludovico Manin, Doge — affirming the divine right of leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1273\" data-start=\"975\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"986\" data-start=\"975\"\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Depicts\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1035\" data-start=\"998\"\u003eChrist standing within a mandorla\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by stars and encircled by the inscription:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"1091\"\u003e“SIT T XPE DAT Q TV REGIS ISTE DVCAT”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— “Let this ducat be given to you, O Christ, who reigns.” This enduring religious motif had remained nearly unchanged for over five centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1273\" data-start=\"975\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe NGC MS63 grade denotes a well-struck, choice uncirculated specimen with vibrant original luster and minimal contact marks. This level of preservation is uncommon among late-issue Venetian zecchini, which were often mishandled in commerce or diplomatic gifting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729090740394,"sku":"165937-003","price":5005.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/products\/165937-003LM_bd579128-94c9-4fb1-8b2e-dd7615df7d57_1.jpg?v=1664900778"},{"product_id":"1492-1503-gold-florin-alexander-vi-ngc-ms64-copy","title":"1492-1503 Gold Florin Alexander VI NGC MS64","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"457\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eStruck at the Rome Mint during the papacy of \u003cstrong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eAlexander VI\u003c\/strong\u003e (Rodrigo Borgia), this \u003cstrong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eDoppio Fiorino\u003c\/strong\u003e exemplifies the opulence and political ambition of the Renaissance Papacy.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAlexander VI's tenure (1492–1503) was marked by significant political maneuvering and the expansion of papal influence, aspects reflected in the grandeur of his coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe Doppio Fiorino, or double florin, served both as a high-denomination currency and a statement of ecclesiastical authority. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"593\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eObverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFeatures the \u003cstrong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"35\"\u003epapal coat of arms\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Borgia family beneath the \u003cstrong data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"84\"\u003epapal tiara\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"120\"\u003ecrossed keys of Saint Peter\u003c\/strong\u003e, symbolizing the Pope's spiritual authority and temporal power.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe Latin legend \u003cem data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"42\"\u003e“ALEXANDER VI PONT MAX”\u003c\/em\u003e encircles the design, affirming his position as Pontifex Maximus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"731\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"606\"\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDepicts the \u003cstrong data-start=\"12\" data-end=\"40\"\u003eMiraculous Catch of Fish\u003c\/strong\u003e, illustrating Saint Peter in a boat hauling in a net filled with fish, a reference to his calling as a \"fisher of men.\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe inscription \u003cem data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"44\"\u003e“SANCTVS PETRVS ALMA ROMA”\u003c\/em\u003e emphasizes the sanctity of Saint Peter and the city of Rome. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"898\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eNGC MS64\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin exhibits exceptional preservation with sharp details and lustrous surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe intricate designs are well-struck, and the fields retain a remarkable degree of original mint brilliance.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSuch high-grade examples are exceedingly rare, with few known specimens achieving this level of preservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull weight but struck on a slightly irregular planchet. Tied for Finest Known! Extremely Rare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729100177578,"sku":"6682127-007","price":13973.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/6682127-007.jpg?v=1691511060"},{"product_id":"1350-1439-gold-ducat-roman-senate-ngc-ms66-copy","title":"1350-1439 Gold Ducat Roman Senate NGC MS66","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1350–1439 Gold Ducat of the Roman Senate, graded NGC MS66, is a remarkably well-preserved example of medieval papal-state coinage struck under the authority of the Senate of Rome, likely during the Avignon Papacy or the Western Schism. While modeled after Venetian ducats in form and weight, these Roman Senate issues emphasize the city’s religious and civic symbolism, expressing allegiance to both Saint Peter and the Madonna, Rome’s traditional protectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Depicts Saint Peter, standing left and holding a cross-staff, presenting a banner to a kneeling senator or civic figure, who represents the Roman Senate. A key — the symbol of Saint Peter — appears between them. The legend reads:\u003cbr\u003e“S. PETRVS. APOSTOLVS.”, identifying the patron saint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shows the Virgin Mary standing within a mandorla (almond-shaped aureole), surrounded by 12 stars, referencing her divine purity and the Apocalypse symbolism of the Woman of Revelation. The Latin legend encircling the image references the Roman Senate: “SENATVS. P.Q.R. ROMANVS” — The Senate and People of Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStruck in high-purity gold (~3.5g of .986 fine), this ducat aligns with the Venetian ducat standard, used widely in European and Mediterranean commerce. Graded NGC MS66, this example is not only sharply struck and perfectly centered but also extraordinarily rare in such condition. The grade places it at the pinnacle of known examples — with fully lustrous surfaces, no visible wear, and essentially flawless medieval craftsmanship!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729100734634,"sku":"2131604-029","price":12886.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/2131604-029.png?v=1691510969"},{"product_id":"1766-gold-6-ducati-ngc-ms65-1","title":"1766 Gold 6 Ducati NGC MS65","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eThe 1766 Naples \u0026amp; Sicily 6 Ducats was issued during the early reign of the Bourbon monarch Ferdinand IV, who became king in 1759 at just eight years old when his father Charles III departed to assume the Spanish throne. The young king was only 15 years old when this coin was minted in 1766.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eThe Kingdom of Naples \u0026amp; Sicily's coinage during this period reflected its regained autonomy under Spanish Bourbon influence, representing a restoration of stability after earlier Habsburg rule and conflicts. The monetary system used the ducato as the gold currency unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eDespite being denominated as a \"6 Ducat\" piece, the coin's gold content was only about 2½ ducats worth, indicating it was a fiduciary coin likely intended for presentation or large transactions rather than typical circulation. The coin contains 8.798 grams of .906 fine gold (approximately 0.2563 troy ounces), giving it a current melt value of about $850 at today's gold price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis MS65+ example represents an elite survivor that stands out even among other uncirculated specimens. The jump from lower Mint State grades (MS61-64) to true gem quality (MS65+) represents a significant difference in both appearance and rarity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003ePhysical characteristics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSize: 27-28mm diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWeight: 8.798g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFineness: .906 gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eActual Gold Weight: 0.2563 troy oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eobverse \u003c\/strong\u003efeatures the youthful bust of Ferdinand IV facing right, depicted as a boy king with a ribbon in his hair. The Latin legend reads \"FERDINAN. IV D. G. SICILIAR. ET HIER. REX\" (Ferdinand IV, by the Grace of God, King of the Sicilies and Jerusalem).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ereverse \u003c\/strong\u003edisplays the crowned coat-of-arms of the Kingdom of Naples and Sicily, with the legend \"HISPANIAR. INFANS.\" (Infant of Spain) and the date. Below the arms is the value \"D.–6.\" for 6 Ducati.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eThe 6 Ducats series was only struck from 1760-1767, making this a short-lived issue with historical significance representing Ferdinand IV's early reign.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729111875754,"sku":"6455791-004","price":8539.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/6455791-004.jpg?v=1691518284"},{"product_id":"1282-1285-sicily-gold-pierre-ngc-ms67-copy","title":"1282-1285 Sicily, Gold Pierre NGC MS67","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"458\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eStruck at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"30\"\u003eMessina Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e during the early years of \u003cstrong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"79\"\u003ePietro de Aragon's\u003c\/strong\u003e reign, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"111\"\u003ePierreale d’Oro\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects the political and dynastic shifts following the \u003cstrong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"189\"\u003eSicilian Vespers\u003c\/strong\u003e uprising.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe coinage symbolizes the union between the Aragonese and Hohenstaufen lineages, with Pietro asserting his claim over Sicily through both his own heritage and his marriage to Constanza, daughter of Manfred of Sicily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"551\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eObverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFeatures the \u003cstrong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"31\"\u003earms of Aragon\u003c\/strong\u003e within concentric legends: \u003cem data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"106\"\u003e“+ o P o DЄI o GR'A o ARAGOn o SICIL : RЄX o”\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"155\"\u003e“+ o SUMMA o POTЄnCIA o ЄS o T o In DЄO o”\u003c\/em\u003e, emphasizing Pietro's divine right to rule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"646\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDepicts an \u003cstrong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"43\"\u003euncrowned Hohenstaufen eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by the legends: \u003cem data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"115\"\u003e“+ COSTA • DЄI • GRA • ARAG • SICIL' RЄG”\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"167\"\u003e“+ XPS • VInCIT • XPS • RЄGnAT • XPS • IMPAT”\u003c\/em\u003e, highlighting Constanza's lineage and the Christian authority underpinning their reign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"766\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eNGC MS67\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin exhibits \u003cstrong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eexceptional preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e, with sharp details and pristine surfaces, making it an \u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eexceedingly rare\u003c\/strong\u003e example in such high condition.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe uncrowned eagle variety is believed to have been struck between June 1282 and April 1283, prior to Constanza's arrival in Sicily, adding to its historical significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729127178410,"sku":"2129435-001","price":37950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/2129435-001.png?v=1694186618"},{"product_id":"1769-gold-zecchino-ngc-ms64-pl-copy","title":"1769 Gold Zecchino NGC MS64 PL","description":"\u003cp\u003eStruck in the diminutive county of Belgiojoso in Lombardy, this 1769 Gold Zecchino under Antonio I of Barbiano is a rarely encountered trade issue and a testament to the regional prestige of Italian principalities. Graded NGC MS64 Prooflike, it is the finest certified example known to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: The portrait of Antonio I of Barbiano, Count of Belgiojoso, is displayed in crisp relief, facing right, clad in ornate armor and drapery. The surrounding legend ANTON•I•BARBIANI•BELGIOJOS•ET•SRI•P affirms his noble title within the Holy Roman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: The heraldic arms of Belgiojoso dominate the reverse, flanked by crowned and mantled supporters, with the legend COM•CUM•ETC•MARCH•GRUMELLA•1769 encircling the coat of arms. The engraving showcases impeccable detail, particularly within the lattice shield and ribboned order chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReflective fields and needle-sharp strike details lend this zecchino an elegance usually reserved for large-mintage state coinage. Its pristine surfaces and mirrorlike luster make it a visually striking numismatic rarity—unique at this grade and an exceptional survivor from an obscure yet fascinating Lombardic jurisdiction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729135632554,"sku":"5790822-016","price":34862.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/5790822-016.jpg?v=1692851847"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/collections\/Screen_Shot_2021-02-22_at_12.47.08_PM_ff14628c-1504-41f6-a515-2de1f5da53ca.png?v=1614019745","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/collections\/italy.oembed?page=4","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}