{"product_id":"1526-salzburg-ducat-pcgs-ms62-1","title":"1526 Salzburg Ducat PCGS MS62","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eThe 1526 Salzburg ducat originates from the Archbishopric of Salzburg, an ecclesiastical principality in the Holy Roman Empire ruled by Prince-Archbishop Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg (1519–1540). Struck in 1526 during a turbulent era (just after the Protestant Reformation began), this gold coin reflects the political and religious significance of Salzburg's leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Archbishop's coat of arms under a cardinal's hat (galero), with the date split around the shield (15 - 26). The Latin legend typically reads \"MATHEVS CARD AREPS SALZ\" (Matthew Cardinal Archbishop of Salzburg), signifying Archbishop Matthäus Lang's authority both as a secular ruler and a Cardinal of the Church.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saint Rupert (St. Ruprecht), patron saint of Salzburg, standing and holding a bishop's crozier and a salt barrel (symbolizing the famous Salzburg salt mines). A small Salzburg coat of arms appears at Saint Rupert's feet. The legend \"S RVD BERTVS EPVS\" abbreviates Sanctus Rudbertus Episcopus (Saint Rupert, Bishop).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eUnique features that enhance the coin's desirability include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eIts distinct iconography (the juxtaposition of a Prince-Archbishop's regalia with a saint)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eConnection to a significant historical figure (Matthäus Lang was a notable statesman)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eThe cardinal's hat and Saint Rupert's salt barrel directly tie into Salzburg's religious heritage and economic foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eNearly five-century-old date combined with religious symbolism and limited survival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eThe population rarity is exceptional:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAccording to PCGS population data, there are likely only 1-3 coins in Mint State for the 1526 date, with MS62 being the highest or tied for highest grade at PCGS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eIt's quite possible this coin is the only MS62 that PCGS has graded for the type, with none graded finer (no MS63 or higher in the PCGS census for 1526)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eNGC has graded very few of these Salzburg ducats in Mint State, with perhaps one or two coins in the MS60-62 range for the entire 1519-1537 run\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eNumista's rarity index for this coin type is 94 out of 100, indicating it is among the most rare coins in collectors' hands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn practical terms, finding any 1520s Salzburg ducat in Mint State is extraordinarily difficult – populations are in the low single digits. Most surviving specimens are in fine to extremely fine condition at best.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.43g, KM-75\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729071210666,"sku":"40149268","price":4379.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/products\/40149268LM_82093a60-eeb5-4b1a-8759-719284be5796.jpg?v=1664557829","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1526-salzburg-ducat-pcgs-ms62-1","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}