{"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","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1382-00-venice-ducat-antonio-venier-ngc-ms63-1","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}