{"product_id":"1555-1576-gold-1-2-ro-gelderland-fr-76-ngc-ms61-1","title":"1555-1576 Gold 1\/2 R'O Gelderland FR-76 NGC MS61","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"318\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eStruck between 1555 and 1576 in the Duchy of Gelderland, this gold ½ Real d'Or was issued under the reign of \u003cstrong data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"136\"\u003eKing Philip II of Spain\u003c\/strong\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\"\u003eDuring this period, the Spanish Netherlands were under Habsburg rule, and coinage like this played a crucial role in asserting royal authority and facilitating trade in the region.\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 coin reflects the complex political landscape of the time, marked by tensions between local autonomy and centralized Spanish control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"454\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"332\"\u003eObverse: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFeatures a right-facing, armored bust of \u003cstrong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eKing Philip II\u003c\/strong\u003e, adorned with a ruffled collar, symbolizing his royal stature.\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 Latin legend reads: \u003cem data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"48\"\u003e“DOMINVS MIHI ADIVTOR”\u003c\/em\u003e (The Lord is my helper).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"590\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eReverse: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDisplays a crowned shield bearing the Spanish coat of arms, flanked by firesteels, emblematic of the Order of the Golden Fleece.\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 surrounding inscription reads: \u003cem data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"65\"\u003e“PHS D G HISP Z REX DVX GEL”\u003c\/em\u003e (Philip, by the Grace of God, King of Spain, Duke of Gelderland).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"613\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"675\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"675\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e½ Real d'Or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"729\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"729\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"687\"\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eNijmegen, Gelderland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"790\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"790\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGold (.750 fineness)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"846\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"846\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"804\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eApproximately 3.49 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"904\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"904\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eApproximately 24 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"1016\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1016\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eCatalog References:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFriedberg 76; Delmonte 628 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1171\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eCondition and Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eNGC MS61\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin exhibits exceptional preservation, with sharp details and lustrous surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGold ½ Real d'Or coins from this period are rare, especially in such high grades, making this a highly sought-after piece for collectors of Spanish Netherlands and Habsburg-era coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.40g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67728788979882,"sku":"6377786-006","price":7105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/105_4b1abf11-c5bd-43d7-9b04-c65efb22a0ba.jpg?v=1747421264","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1555-1576-gold-1-2-ro-gelderland-fr-76-ngc-ms61-1","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}