© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
2 Reales - Ferdinandus V and Elisabet I Seville ND
| Silver (.931) | 6.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1516-1555) Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1520-1566 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#131233 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Arrows and yoke in beaded circle. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REX ET REGINA CAST LEGIO ARAGO SI G
Translation: King and Queen of Castile, Leon, Aragon, Sicily and Granada
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand V and Elizabeth I, also known as the "Catholic Monarchs," who ruled Spain during a time of great cultural, political, and economic change. This coin was minted in Seville, which was an important center of trade and commerce in the region, and its design reflects the influence of the Renaissance and the Gothic styles that were popular during that time.
