{"product_id":"1343-54-ducat-chios-venice-imitation-andrea-dandolo-ngc-ms64-1","title":"1343-54 Ducat Chios-Venice Imitation Andrea Dandolo NGC MS64","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"334\" data-start=\"146\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis gold ducat, minted between 1343 and 1354 on the island of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"72\" data-start=\"63\"\u003eChios\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a remarkable\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"112\" data-start=\"90\"\u003eVenetian imitation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the coinage issued under\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"164\" data-start=\"141\"\u003eDoge Andrea Dandolo\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\"\u003eDuring the 14th century, Chios was under Genoese control, and local authorities produced these imitative coins to facilitate trade and assert economic influence in the Aegean region.\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 closely mirrors that of Venice, reflecting the widespread acceptance and prestige of Venetian currency in Mediterranean commerce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"470\" data-start=\"336\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"348\" data-start=\"336\"\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"20\" data-start=\"8\"\u003eSt. Mark\u003c\/strong\u003e, the patron saint of Venice, standing and presenting a banner to the kneeling Doge Andrea Dandolo.\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 legend reads:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"57\" data-start=\"30\"\u003e“ANDR DANDVLO S M VENETI”\u003c\/em\u003e, signifying the Doge's name and the Republic of Venice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"470\" data-start=\"336\"\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\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?search=dandolo\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"484\" data-start=\"472\"\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"46\" data-start=\"9\"\u003eChrist standing within a mandorla\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(an almond-shaped aureole), 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 inscription:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"56\" data-start=\"17\"\u003e“SIT T XPE DAT Q TV REGIS ISTE DVCAT”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etranslates to \"Let it be, O Christ, that this duchy which you rule be dedicated to you.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"629\" data-start=\"608\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"627\" data-start=\"608\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1032\" data-start=\"630\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"691\" data-start=\"630\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"691\" data-start=\"632\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"649\" data-start=\"632\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\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\"\u003eDucat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"745\" data-start=\"692\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"745\" data-start=\"694\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"703\" data-start=\"694\"\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\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\"\u003eChios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"806\" data-start=\"746\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"806\" data-start=\"748\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"764\" data-start=\"748\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\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\"\u003eGold (.916 fineness)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"807\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"820\" data-start=\"809\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\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\"\u003eApproximately 3.5 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"920\" data-start=\"863\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"920\" data-start=\"865\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"878\" data-start=\"865\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\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\"\u003eApproximately 20 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1032\" data-start=\"921\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1032\" data-start=\"923\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"946\" data-start=\"923\"\u003eCatalog References:\u003c\/strong\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\"\u003eFriedberg 1221; Numista #114193 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1187\" data-start=\"1034\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1059\" data-start=\"1034\"\u003eCondition and Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1062\" data-start=\"1059\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGraded\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"19\" data-start=\"7\"\u003eNGC MS64\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin exhibits exceptional preservation, with sharp details and lustrous surfaces.\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\"\u003eGold ducats from Chios imitating Venetian designs are rare, especially in such high grades, making this a highly sought-after piece for collectors of medieval and Mediterranean coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67728793895082,"sku":"5719595-001","price":5005.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/120_b0a50c3a-c783-4fad-af32-83a209bd062a.jpg?v=1747681721","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1343-54-ducat-chios-venice-imitation-andrea-dandolo-ngc-ms64-1","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}