Germany (Lübeck) Ducat ND (1500) - NGC AU 58
3.62g. 986‰. Only 5 coins certified finer by NGC. Charming lustrous exemplar. Rare state of preservation.Obv.: John the Baptist standing facing, “MONETA LVBICENS”. Rev.: John the Baptist standing facing, “S IOHANES BAPTISTA”. Friedberg 1474; Behrens 67.The Golden Gulden was a significant currency during the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance period, widely circulated in the Hanseatic League, a powerful confederation of merchant guilds and market towns in Northwestern and Central Europe. Lübeck, one of the principal cities of the Hanseatic League, was a major trading hub, and its coinage reflected its economic power and influence. The Golden Gulden was often used in international trade and commerce, symbolizing the wealth and stability of the city. This coin represents not only a piece of Lübeck's rich history but also the broader economic and cultural exchanges that shaped Europe during this era.