{"product_id":"1553-brabant-antwerp-1cdor-king-charles-v-ngc-ms61-1","title":"1553 Brabant Antwerp 1CD'OR King Charles V NGC MS61","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eThe 1553 Brabant Cavalier d'Or was struck in the Duchy of Brabant (Antwerp) during the final years of Emperor Charles V's reign over the Spanish Netherlands. At this time, Charles V – who ruled an empire spanning Spain, Austria, the Low Countries and the Holy Roman Empire – was nearing abdication (he would relinquish his thrones by 1555-56 amid mounting pressures).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: The large crowned coat-of-arms of the Habsburg realms (Austria-Burgundy) flanked by two Burgundian firesteels (flint sparks), with a radiant sun above. This \"sun\" device gives the coin its French nickname couronne au soleil (sun crown). The Latin legend reads \"CAROLVS D G RO IMP HISP REX DVX BVRG Z B\" (Charles, by God's grace Emperor of the Romans, King of Spain, Duke of Burgundy and Brabant).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: An ornate cross fleury (floral cross) with lis-shaped ends, flanked by alternating symbols in the quarters: two two-headed eagles (the Habsburg imperial emblem) and two towered castles (a symbol associated with Burgundy\/Spain). The reverse legend bears the motto \"DA MIHI VIRTVTE CONTRA HOSTES TVOS\" (Give me strength against Your enemies). The date 1553 appears at the end of the legend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eA unique aspect of the 1553 issue is its position in history: it was among the last gold coins minted in Brabant under Charles V before his abdication. This final-year status, combined with the full \"1553\" date, enhances the coin's desirability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eThe population rarity is exceptional:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eAccording to available NGC and PCGS census figures, very few 1553 Cavalier d'Or coins have been certified in Mint State.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eOnly a handful (perhaps 2-4 specimens) exist in MS61 or better across both services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eNGC's census shows just a couple of examples in the MS62-63 range (with MS63 being the highest grade known for this type).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003ePCGS records either none or only one in Mint State. \u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -0.25in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt is quite possible that no other MS61s are on record – it may be unique at that grade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis coin is in a league of its own, far surpassing the quality usually seen. The scarcity of high-grade examples drives significant premiums: advanced collectors are willing to pay exponentially more for top-grade coins because there might only be one or two available worldwide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729084940458,"sku":"5943679-008","price":5005.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/29_51bce515-916f-4a60-b8b0-982ea3a0ed34.jpg?v=1746222087","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1553-brabant-antwerp-1cdor-king-charles-v-ngc-ms61-1","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}