{"product_id":"1766-naples-sicily-gold-6-ducats-ngc-ms65-1","title":"1766 Naples \u0026 Sicily Gold 6 Ducats NGC MS65+","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"359\" data-start=\"171\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eStruck in 1766 at the Naples Mint, this gold 6 Ducati coin was issued under the reign of \u003cstrong data-end=\"105\" data-start=\"89\"\u003eFerdinand IV\u003c\/strong\u003e, who ascended to the throne of the Kingdom of Naples and Sicily in 1759.\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 6 Ducati denomination reflects the economic prosperity and the intricate monetary system of the Italian states during the 18th century.\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 coin exemplifies the artistic and numismatic excellence of the period, symbolizing the wealth and political stability of Ferdinand IV's reign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"495\" data-start=\"361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"373\" data-start=\"361\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"376\" data-start=\"373\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFeatures a youthful bust of \u003cstrong data-end=\"44\" data-start=\"28\"\u003eFerdinand IV\u003c\/strong\u003e facing right, adorned with a ribbon-tied hair.\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 Latin legend reads: \u003cem data-end=\"67\" data-start=\"24\"\u003e“FERDINAN(D) IV D G SICILIAR ET HIER REX”\u003c\/em\u003e (Ferdinand IV, by the Grace of God, King of Sicily and Jerusalem). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"673\" data-start=\"497\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"509\" data-start=\"497\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"512\" data-start=\"509\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDisplays a crowned ornate shield bearing six-fold arms, encapsulated within a baroque frame.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBelow the shield, the denomination \u003cem data-end=\"44\" data-start=\"35\"\u003e“D.-6.”\u003c\/em\u003e is inscribed, with the date \u003cem data-end=\"81\" data-start=\"73\"\u003e“1766”\u003c\/em\u003e at the end of the legend.\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 inscription reads: \u003cem data-end=\"55\" data-start=\"35\"\u003e“HISPANIAR INFANS”\u003c\/em\u003e (Infant of Spain), highlighting Ferdinand IV's Spanish heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"696\" data-start=\"675\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"694\" data-start=\"675\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1099\" data-start=\"697\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"758\" data-start=\"697\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"758\" data-start=\"699\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"699\"\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\"\u003e6 Ducati\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"812\" data-start=\"759\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"812\" data-start=\"761\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"770\" data-start=\"761\"\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\"\u003eNaples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"873\" data-start=\"813\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"873\" data-start=\"815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"831\" data-start=\"815\"\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 (.906 fineness)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"929\" data-start=\"874\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"929\" data-start=\"876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"887\" data-start=\"876\"\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\"\u003e8.798 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"987\" data-start=\"930\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"987\" data-start=\"932\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"945\" data-start=\"932\"\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\"\u003e27–27.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1099\" data-start=\"988\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1099\" data-start=\"990\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1013\" data-start=\"990\"\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# 167; Friedberg 846 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1254\" data-start=\"1101\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1126\" data-start=\"1101\"\u003eCondition and Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1129\" data-start=\"1126\"\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=\"20\" data-start=\"7\"\u003eNGC MS65+\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin is among the finest known examples, with only two coins graded higher by NGC.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIt exhibits exceptional luster and sharp details, making it a highly sought-after piece for collectors of Italian and European gold coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a few known to exist! Gem! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67728794091690,"sku":"2096822-008","price":9384.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/127.jpg?v=1747693801","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1766-naples-sicily-gold-6-ducats-ngc-ms65-1","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}