{"product_id":"1557-1578-gold-cruzado-king-sebastian-ngc-ms62-copy","title":"1557-1578 Gold Cruzado King Sebastian NGC MS62","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[70rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(12)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"7119b816-36a1-4074-a391-ad81d144b4fd\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"700\" class=\"\"\u003eIssued under \u003cstrong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eKing Sebastian I of Portugal\u003c\/strong\u003e, this rare \u003cstrong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"257\"\u003eGold Cruzado\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as a potent symbol of the nation's imperial zeal and religious fervor during the mid-16th century. The coin dates to a pivotal period when Portugal sought to extend its influence across Africa, Asia, and South America. Sebastian’s rule, though brief, was marked by his romantic vision of crusading glory, culminating in his fatal campaign at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eBattle of Alcácer Quibir\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1578, which would trigger a dynastic crisis for Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"976\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eObverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Displays the \u003cstrong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"764\"\u003ecrowned royal arms of Portugal\u003c\/strong\u003e, a shield containing five small escutcheons arranged in a cross, each charged with bezants. The legend reads: \u003cem data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e“+ SEBASTIANVS: I: REX: PORTVG”\u003c\/em\u003e (Sebastian I, King of Portugal), affirming the monarch's authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1220\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eshort cross\u003c\/strong\u003e at the center, surrounded by the inscription: \u003cem data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003e“IN: HOC: SIGNO: VINCES”\u003c\/em\u003e (In this sign, you will conquer), referencing Constantine the Great’s vision and underscoring Sebastian's crusader aspirations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1699\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraded NGC MS62, this coin is exceptionally well preserved for the period, exhibiting strong strike details and soft golden luster. Its surfaces are clean for a hammered gold issue, and the legends are crisp. This piece is noted as unique in this denomination, enhancing both its rarity and historical significance. Few 16th-century Portuguese gold coins survive in mint state, making this a standout artifact from a turbulent and transformative era in Iberian history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729099161770,"sku":"6688569-002","price":20959.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/6688569-002.jpg?v=1691512318","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1557-1578-gold-cruzado-king-sebastian-ngc-ms62-copy","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}