The Coins of Ferdinand and Isabella: The Numismatic Legacy of Spain’s Most Famous Monarchs and Their Unification of the Kingdoms
As the Catholic Monarchs who united the Kingdoms of Castile and Aragon, Ferdinand II and Isabella I hold a special place in Spanish history. Their reign from 1474 to 1516 ushered in a period of political, cultural, and economic change that laid the foundation for modern Spain. One area where their influence is particularly evident…