{"product_id":"1458-1494-gold-ducat-ngc-ms64-copy","title":"1458-1494 Gold Ducat NGC MS64","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"465\" class=\"\"\u003eThe 1458–1494 Gold Ducat of Naples under King Ferdinand I (Ferrante), graded NGC MS64, is a spectacular late medieval Italian gold issue and a prime artifact of Renaissance numismatics. Struck during the rule of Ferdinand I of Naples, this ducat showcases the Aragonese influence over southern Italy and reflects a critical period in Neapolitan monetary reform and artistic coin production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"837\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features a right-facing crowned bust of King Ferdinand I, wearing a broad ceremonial crown with detailed facial and drapery elements. Behind his head is the letter “T”, denoting the mint of Naples. The encircling Latin legend reads:\u003cbr data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"727\"\u003e“RECORDAT MISERICOR SVE” — \u003cem data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eHe remembers His mercy\u003c\/em\u003e, drawn from Psalm 98:3, emphasizing divine legitimacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1128\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Displays the crowned arms of Aragon and Naples, quartered and vertically aligned in a richly Gothic shield. The surrounding legend reads:\u003cbr data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"996\"\u003e“FERDINANDVS D G R SI” — \u003cem data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eFerdinand, by the Grace of God, King of Sicily and Jerusalem\u003c\/em\u003e, affirming his wider territorial claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1416\" class=\"\"\u003eStruck in .986 fine gold and weighing approximately 3.52 grams, this ducat follows the weight standard of its Venetian counterpart, though it displays a much more detailed portraiture style — indicative of southern Italian Renaissance craftsmanship and the Aragonese dynastic pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1724\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraded NGC MS64, this piece is tied for Finest Known, boasting exceptional luster, sharpness of strike, and nearly untouched fields. The high relief bust and well-defined shield are rarely seen this sharp, especially on coins of this era, where planchet irregularities and weak strikes are typical.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729141334186,"sku":"5790222-008","price":19406.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/5790222-008.jpg?v=1692858760","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1458-1494-gold-ducat-ngc-ms64-copy","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}