© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
½ Real - Ferdinandus V and Elisabet I Seville ND
| Silver (.931) | 1.7 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| Queen | Isabella I (1474-1504) |
| King | Ferdinand V (1474-1516) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1497-1566 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#150423 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Arrows in beaded circle. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REX ET REGINA CAST LEGIO
Translation: King and Queen of Castile and Leon
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Elizabeth I of Castile, who were married in 1469 and ruled jointly as the Catholic Monarchs. This coin was minted in Seville, which was an important city in the Spanish Empire at the time. The coin's design features the effigies of both monarchs on opposite sides, with King Ferdinand on one side and Queen Elizabeth on the other. This coin was made of silver and weighs 1.7 grams, making it a valuable and rare collector's item for numismatists today.
