½ Real - Ferdinandus V and Elisabet I (Burgos) ND (1475-1497) front ½ Real - Ferdinandus V and Elisabet I (Burgos) ND (1475-1497) back
½ Real - Ferdinandus V and Elisabet I (Burgos) ND (1475-1497) photo
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½ Real - Ferdinandus V and Elisabet I Burgos ND

 
Silver (.931) 1.7 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States)
King
Ferdinand V (1474-1504)
Queen
Isabella I (1474-1504)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1475-1497
Value
½ Real
Currency
Real (1471-1497)
Composition
Silver (.931)
Weight
1.7 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#158055
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Castles and lions in angles of cross

Script: Latin

Lettering: +FERNANDVS ET ELISABET D

Translation: Ferdinand and Isabella

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Elizabeth I of Castile, also known as the Catholic Monarchs, who ruled jointly over the Kingdom of Castile and the Kingdom of Aragon, unifying Spain for the first time in history.