{"product_id":"1406-1454-gold-double-banda-pcgs-ms61-1","title":"1406-1454 Gold Double Banda PCGS MS61","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"354\" 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=\"54\"\u003eKing Juan II of Castile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1406–1454), the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"93\"\u003eDobla de la Banda\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a significant gold coin reflecting the economic and political climate of medieval Spain.\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 term \"banda\" refers to the heraldic band featured on the coin, symbolizing royal authority and the unity of Castile and León.\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\"\u003eThese coins were instrumental in trade and showcased the kingdom's wealth and influence during a period marked by internal strife and external conflicts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1182\" data-start=\"924\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Displays a quartered shield of \u003cstrong data-end=\"990\" data-start=\"970\"\u003eCastile and León\u003c\/strong\u003e, with two castles and two lions. The Latin legend proclaims Juan II’s royal titles: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1126\" data-start=\"1077\"\u003e“+ IOHANNES DEI GRACIA REX CASTELLE LEGIONIS”\u003c\/strong\u003e(Juan, by the grace of God, King of Castile and León)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1196\" data-start=\"1184\"\u003eReverse: \u003c\/strong\u003eFeatures a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1258\" data-start=\"1210\"\u003eheraldic shield with a diagonal sash (banda)\u003c\/strong\u003e—the coin’s namesake—set within a Gothic tressure. The legend continues the formal declaration of authority: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1398\" data-start=\"1369\"\u003e“+ EN NOMINE DOMINI AMEN” \u003c\/strong\u003e(In the name of the Lord, Amen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"653\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"651\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"917\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"693\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"693\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"673\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDobla de la Banda\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"715\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"715\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeville\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"741\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"741\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"734\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"781\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"781\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApproximately 4.5 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"819\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"819\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApproximately 30 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"917\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"917\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eCatalog References:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFriedberg 112; Calicó 468\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"1268\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eCondition and Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eGraded\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"967\"\u003ePCGS MS61\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin exhibits exceptional preservation, with sharp details and lustrous surfaces. Gold Doblás de la Banda from this period are rare, especially in such high grades, making this a highly sought-after piece for collectors of medieval Spanish coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67728545054890,"sku":"45817106","price":4633.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/products\/45817106.jpg?v=1675286539","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1406-1454-gold-double-banda-pcgs-ms61-1","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}