© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
½ Real - Ferdinandus V and Elisabet I Toledo 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#149575 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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 ruled jointly as co-monarchs of Spain from 1497 until their deaths in 1566. This coin was produced during a time of great change and cultural exchange in Spain, as the country was experiencing the Renaissance and the Age of Exploration. The coin's design features the royal couple on one side and the coat of arms of Toledo on the other, highlighting the importance of this city as a center of trade and commerce in the region.
