{"product_id":"1350-1364-gold-mouton-dor-jean-ii-le-bon-ngc-ms62-copy","title":"1350-1364 Gold Mouton D'Or Jean II Le Bon NGC MS62","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"348\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIssued during the reign of \u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"45\"\u003eJean II le Bon\u003c\/strong\u003e (John II the Good), this \u003cstrong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"86\"\u003eMouton d'Or\u003c\/strong\u003e was minted in Paris and stands as a testament to the artistic and religious fervor of 14th-century France.\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 coin's design reflects the deep Christian symbolism prevalent during the era, with the Paschal Lamb representing Christ and the cross signifying the Christian faith.\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 particular emission dates to \u003cstrong data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"53\"\u003e17 January 1355\u003c\/strong\u003e, a period marked by the complexities of the Hundred Years' War and internal strife within the French kingdom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"446\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"361\"\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 the \u003cstrong data-start=\"12\" data-end=\"48\"\u003enimbate Agnus Dei (Paschal Lamb)\u003c\/strong\u003e standing left, head turned right, bearing a long cross with a banner behind. The Latin legend reads: \u003cem data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"193\"\u003e“AGN DEI QVI TOLL PCCA MVDI MISERERE NOB”\u003c\/em\u003e (Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us). Below the lamb, within the tressure, is the inscription \u003cem data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"332\"\u003e“IOh' REX”\u003c\/em\u003e (John the King) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"544\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"459\"\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-start=\"11\" data-end=\"27\"\u003ecross fleury\u003c\/strong\u003e with fleur-de-lis in each angle, enclosed within a quatrefoil adorned with additional fleurs-de-lis in the spandrels. The surrounding legend proclaims: \u003cem data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"220\"\u003e“XP'C VINCIT XP'C REGNAT XP'C IMPERAT”\u003c\/em\u003e (Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands), emphasizing the divine right of kings and the supremacy of Christ. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"709\" 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 MS62\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin exhibits a bold strike with full legends and meticulously preserved devices.\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 surfaces beam with luster, and the intricate details of the lamb and cross are exceptionally sharp, making it a superb near-choice example of this popular \"Paschal Lamb\" type.\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 specimens are rare, with few examples achieving Mint State status, underscoring the coin's desirability among collectors of medieval French numismatics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729101291690,"sku":"6688565-001","price":12575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/6688565-001.png?v=1691511014","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1350-1364-gold-mouton-dor-jean-ii-le-bon-ngc-ms62-copy","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}