{"product_id":"1406-1454-gold-double-banda-pcgs-ms62-1","title":"1406-1454 Gold Double Banda PCGS MS62","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"641\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Double Banda, or \u003cem data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eDobla de la Banda\u003c\/em\u003e, was struck under \u003cstrong data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"268\"\u003eKing Juan II of Castile and León\u003c\/strong\u003e during a time of political complexity and dynastic consolidation. The coin’s name comes from the distinctive diagonal \"banda\" (band) that features prominently in the design, symbolizing royal authority and the chivalric traditions of medieval Spain. These gold coins served as instruments of prestige and economic strength during a critical era for the Castilian monarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"1005\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eDepicts a \u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eshield bearing the diagonal \"banda\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (band) across the field, representing the Order of the Band — a prestigious knightly order tied to Castilian royal power. The design is framed by a legend naming Juan II as king by divine right: \u003cem data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e“+ IOHANNES DEI GRACIA REX CASTELLE LEGIONIS”\u003c\/em\u003e (Juan, by the grace of God, King of Castile and León).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1263\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eFeatures a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003equartered shield\u003c\/strong\u003e showing the traditional arms of Castile (castle) and León (lion), highlighting the union of these two historic realms under Juan II. The reverse legend continues the royal titulature, emphasizing his dominion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1263\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eAn exceptional survivor of medieval Spain, this Gold Double Banda graded PCGS MS62 displays sharp definition, rich golden luster, and remarkably well-preserved surfaces for a hammered gold issue. The heraldic devices remain crisp, offering a vivid connection to the martial and regal traditions of 15th-century Castile. Among the finest preserved examples known of this important and rare type.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729086972074,"sku":"45817108","price":5560.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/products\/45817108.jpg?v=1675287627","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1406-1454-gold-double-banda-pcgs-ms62-1","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}