{"product_id":"1578-gold-doppia-king-phillip-ii-of-pcgs-au58-1","title":"1578 Gold Doppia King Phillip II of PCGS AU58","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"619\" class=\"\"\u003eStruck in 1578 at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eMilan Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Gold Doppia was issued under\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eKing Philip II of Spain\u003c\/strong\u003e, who also ruled as Duke of Milan during the height of Spanish Habsburg influence in Europe. The Doppia, valued at two ducats, was minted for major commerce and as a statement of political and monetary dominance in Italy. These elegant gold pieces reflect the Renaissance era’s intricate artistry and the expansive reach of Spanish power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"894\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eObverse: \u003c\/strong\u003eFeatures the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"695\"\u003ecrowned and armored bust of King Philip II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efacing right, wearing a laurel wreath and detailed armor. The Latin legend encircles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"809\"\u003ePHILIPPVS REX HISPANIARVM\u003c\/em\u003e, translating to \"Philip, King of the Spains.\" The date\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e1578\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eappears prominently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"1100\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eReverse: \u003c\/strong\u003eDisplays the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eroyal arms of Milan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eunder a large, elaborate crown. The surrounding inscription reads:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eMEDIOLANI DVX\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\"Duke of Milan\"), affirming Philip's territorial rule over Lombardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"1100\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eAn exceptional Renaissance gold issue, this 1578 Milan Doppia graded PCGS AU58 is remarkable for its sharp strike, rich golden surfaces, and minimal wear. The strength of the bust and coat of arms, combined with the coin's elegant fabric, makes it a prized survivor of one of Spain’s most powerful monarchies at its imperial peak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67769421562026,"sku":"41069357","price":3708.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/41069357.png?v=1793226878","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1578-gold-doppia-king-phillip-ii-of-pcgs-au58-1","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}