{"product_id":"1796-gold-ducat-city-view-ngc-ms61-copy","title":"1796 Gold Ducat 'City View' NGC MS61","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"337\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMinted in 1796 by the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt, this gold ducat—known as the “Kontributionsdukat” or Contribution Ducat—was issued to raise funds demanded by occupying French Revolutionary forces.\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 coin's design serves both as a fundraising instrument and a poignant testament to the city's resilience during a tumultuous period in European history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"435\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"350\"\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 a seven-line German inscription within a laurel wreath: \u003cem data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"136\"\u003e“AUS DEN GEFÄSSEN DER KIRCHEN UND BÜRGER DER STADT FRANCKFURT. 1796.”\u003c\/em\u003e This translates to “From the vessels of the churches and citizens of the city of Frankfurt,” referencing the melted gold and silver items contributed by the city's inhabitants to meet the French army's demands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"571\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"448\"\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\"\u003eDepicts a detailed cityscape of Frankfurt as viewed from the River Main, showcasing the Imperial Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew, the Old Bridge (Alte Brücke), and sailing boats on the river.\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 intricate engraving captures the city's architectural heritage and its strategic riverside location.\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=\"573\" data-end=\"736\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGraded NGC MS61, this specimen exhibits strong detail with minor handling marks consistent with its grade.\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 coin's surfaces retain significant luster, and the strike is well-executed, highlighting the intricate cityscape and inscriptions.\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 edge is engrailed, a characteristic feature of this issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67734450929834,"sku":"6682181-001","price":9936.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/6682181-001.jpg?v=1691603891","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1796-gold-ducat-city-view-ngc-ms61-copy","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}