The Spanish Real: A Numismatic Journey Through the History, Design, and Significance of Spain’s Iconic Silver Coin from the 14th to 19th Centuries

As a pivotal player in the world’s economy and one of the leading global powers of its time, Spain has a rich and storied numismatic history. One of its most iconic and widely circulated coins is the Spanish real, a silver coin that held great significance in the 14th to 19th centuries. Join us as…

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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…

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