{"product_id":"1639-am-frankfurt-ducat-pcgs-ms62-1","title":"1639-AM Frankfurt Ducat PCGS MS62","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"319\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eStruck in \u003cstrong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"18\"\u003e1639\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"44\"\u003eFrankfurt Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e, this gold ducat originates from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"117\"\u003eFree Imperial City of Frankfurt\u003c\/strong\u003e, a significant center of commerce and politics 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\"\u003eDuring the tumultuous period of the Thirty Years' War, Frankfurt maintained its status as a free city, issuing its own coinage to facilitate trade and assert autonomy.\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 ducat exemplifies the city's resilience and economic importance in 17th-century Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"455\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"333\"\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 double-headed eagle, symbolizing Frankfurt's imperial immediacy and allegiance to the Holy Roman Emperor.\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-start=\"36\" data-end=\"70\"\u003e“NOMEN DOMINI TVRRIS FORTISSIMA”\u003c\/em\u003e (The name of the Lord is a strong tower), reflecting the city's devout Christian faith.\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 data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"591\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"469\"\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 five-line inscription within an ornate cartouche: \u003cem data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"106\"\u003e“DUCATVS \/ NOVVS \/ REIPVBL \/ FRANCO \/ FVRT”\u003c\/em\u003e, translating to \"New Ducat of the Republic of Frankfurt.\"\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 design emphasizes the city's republican governance and its authority to mint currency. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"614\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"612\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"676\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"676\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"634\"\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\"\u003e1 Ducat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"730\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"730\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"688\"\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\"\u003eFrankfurt (AM mintmark)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"791\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"791\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"749\"\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 (.986 fineness)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"847\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"847\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"805\"\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 data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"905\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"905\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"863\"\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 23 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1017\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"1017\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"931\"\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\"\u003eKM# 85; Friedberg #972 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1172\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eCondition and Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1047\"\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=\"20\"\u003ePCGS 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 ducats from Frankfurt during this era are rare, especially in such high grades, making this a highly sought-after piece for collectors of German States and early modern European coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67718296961194,"sku":"45831248","price":6256.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/products\/45831248.jpg?v=1675118549","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1639-am-frankfurt-ducat-pcgs-ms62-1","provider":"Hard Asset Management, 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