{"product_id":"1555-1598-brabant-antwerp-1-2ro-ngc-ms62-3","title":"1555-1598 Brabant\/Antwerp 1\/2R'O NGC MS62","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"292\" data-start=\"142\"\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 1598 at the \u003cstrong data-end=\"52\" data-start=\"36\"\u003eAntwerp Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Duchy of Brabant, this gold ½ Real d'Or was issued under the reign of \u003cstrong data-end=\"157\" data-start=\"130\"\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 a significant part of the Habsburg Empire, and coinage like this played a crucial role in facilitating trade and asserting royal authority in the region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"428\" data-start=\"294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"306\" data-start=\"294\"\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-end=\"59\" data-start=\"41\"\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-end=\"59\" data-start=\"24\"\u003e“PHS· D· G· HISP Z REX· DVX· BRA”\u003c\/em\u003e (Philip, by the grace of God, King of Spain, Duke of Brabant).  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"564\" data-start=\"430\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"442\" data-start=\"430\"\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 two 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-end=\"59\" data-start=\"35\"\u003e“DOMINVS MIHI ADIVTOR”\u003c\/em\u003e (The Lord is my helper), reflecting the monarch's piety and the divine right of kings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"587\" data-start=\"566\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"585\" data-start=\"566\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"953\" data-start=\"588\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"647\" data-start=\"588\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"647\" data-start=\"590\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"590\"\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 class=\"\" data-end=\"701\" data-start=\"648\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"701\" data-start=\"650\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"659\" data-start=\"650\"\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\"\u003eAntwerp (privy mark: hand)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"727\" data-start=\"702\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"727\" data-start=\"704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"704\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"728\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"741\" data-start=\"730\"\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 3.5 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"841\" data-start=\"784\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"841\" data-start=\"786\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"799\" data-start=\"786\"\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 25 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"953\" data-start=\"842\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"953\" data-start=\"844\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"867\" data-start=\"844\"\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 68; Delmonte 135 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatcollections.com\/Coin\/1584768\/Belgium--Brabant-ND-1555-98-Gold-12-Real-dOr-of-Philip-II-of-Spain-Antwerp-Mint-NGC-VF-Details?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"980\" data-start=\"955\"\u003eCondition and Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"983\" data-start=\"980\"\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-end=\"19\" data-start=\"7\"\u003eNGC MS62\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\u003e\u003cspan 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