{"product_id":"1701-1800-gold-medal-of-2-ducats-pcgs-sp62-copy","title":"1701-1800 Gold Medal of 2 Ducats PCGS SP62","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1701–1800 Gold Medal of 2 Ducats, graded PCGS SP62, is an elite-quality specimen striking from the 18th century, likely issued within the Holy Roman Empire or adjacent German principalities. Struck on a 2-ducat weight gold planchet (~6.98 grams, .986 fine), this medal served a ceremonial or commemorative function rather than circulating as currency. Specimen strikes were reserved for presentation or special occasions and executed with above-normal care using polished dies and planchets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: A richly detailed nativity-inspired scene shows the Christ child being attended by Mary and Joseph, with rays of divine light descending from the heavens. A hovering dove — representing the Holy Spirit — completes the Trinitarian symbolism. The human figures kneel and gesture in reverence, invoking protection and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features a six-line German devotional prayer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eO JESU\u003cbr\u003eDER DU SELBST\u003cbr\u003eEIN KLEINES KIND\u003cbr\u003eGEWESEN\u003cbr\u003eLAS UNSRE KINDER\u003cbr\u003eAUCH DURCH DEIN VERDIENST GENESEN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranslation:\u003cbr\u003eO Jesus, you who yourself were a little child, let our children also be healed through your merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is framed below by floral elements and a scallop shell — a traditional Christian symbol of pilgrimage and baptism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraded PCGS SP62, this piece is an exceptional survivor in the Specimen category, which denotes a superior strike distinguished from circulation coinage. The SP62 grade confirms full strike detail and reflective surfaces with only minor handling marks or hairlines. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is uncirculated, possessing the visual qualities of a proof but made in small numbers outside regular mint production. This level of preservation is extremely rare for 18th-century gold medals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67734483140778,"sku":"45798223","price":168075.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/45798223.jpg?v=1691526667","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1701-1800-gold-medal-of-2-ducats-pcgs-sp62-copy","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}