$6,792.00 USD
Issued during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, this 1476–1516 Spanish 2 Excelente de la Granada, graded NGC AU55, represents the golden age of Reconquista triumph and early imperial consolidation. The coinage of this era symbolized the unification of Spain and the dawn of its global empire following the conquest of Granada and Columbus's voyages.
Obverse: Features jugate crowned busts of Ferdinand and Isabella facing right, a powerful visual declaration of dynastic unity. The surrounding Gothic legend proclaims their royal titles and sanctified rule over Spain.
Reverse: Displays the ornate coat of arms of the united Spanish kingdoms beneath an elaborate yoke and arrows motif—emblems of their joint sovereignty and military alliance. The crowned quartered shield, framed by a pearled border, emphasizes state power and dynastic legitimacy.
With rich golden luster and lightly circulated surfaces, this AU55 example preserves significant original detail in both portraits and armorials. It is an exceptionally well-preserved specimen of Spain’s most iconic royal coin type, revered not just for its artistry but for its historical resonance as a tangible link to the formation of the Spanish nation and its rise as a global superpower.
Spain Gold Double Excellente, Seville, Ferdinand V & Isabel I. 29/88
