{"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","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1400-1500-gold-ducat-ngc-64","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}