{"product_id":"1634-ae-frankfurt-gold-ducat-ngc-ms62-1","title":"1634-AE Frankfurt Gold Ducat NGC MS62","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"315\" data-start=\"127\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eStruck in 1634 by the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt, this gold ducat embodies the city's resilience and autonomy during the tumultuous period of the Thirty Years' War.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAs a significant trade hub within the Holy Roman Empire, Frankfurt issued such coins to assert its sovereignty and economic strength amidst widespread conflict.\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 ducat's design reflects the city's commitment to its religious and civic values during a time of great upheaval. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"451\" data-start=\"317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"329\" data-start=\"317\"\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 the city’s coat of arms—a crowned imperial eagle—symbolizing Frankfurt's status within the Holy Roman Empire.\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 Latin legend reads: \u003cem data-end=\"70\" data-start=\"36\"\u003e“NOMEN DOMINI TVRRIS FORTISSIMA”\u003c\/em\u003e (“The name of the Lord is a strong tower”), emphasizing the city's reliance on divine protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"549\" data-start=\"453\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"465\" data-start=\"453\"\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\"\u003ePresents a five-line Latin inscription within an ornate frame: \u003cem data-end=\"101\" data-start=\"63\"\u003e“DUCATVS NOVVS REIPVBL. FRANCO FVRT”\u003c\/em\u003e (“New Ducat of the Republic of Frankfurt”), highlighting the coin's issuance by the city's republican government. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"742\" data-start=\"551\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"551\"\u003eCondition and Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"579\" data-start=\"576\"\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 is exceptionally well-preserved, showcasing 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 ducats from this era, especially in mint state, are rare and highly sought after by collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis piece stands as a testament to Frankfurt's historical significance and numismatic heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermany Gold Ducat, Frankfurt. The Finest Known!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67726991720618,"sku":"6376070-007","price":8758.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/314_cc957845-3725-41b6-acaa-87adaa2cbcaf.jpg?v=1753468898","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1634-ae-frankfurt-gold-ducat-ngc-ms62-1","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}