{"product_id":"1474-1504s-gold-2-excellente-pcgs-au58-1","title":"1474-1504S Gold 2 Excellente PCGS AU58","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"379\" data-start=\"153\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eStruck between 1474 and 1504 at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"52\" data-start=\"36\"\u003eSeville Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e, this gold\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"80\" data-start=\"64\"\u003e2 Excelentes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecoin was issued under the joint reign of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"153\" data-start=\"122\"\u003eKing Ferdinand II of Aragon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"189\" data-start=\"158\"\u003eQueen Isabella I of Castile\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eTheir marriage unified Spain's largest kingdoms, laying the foundation for the modern Spanish state.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis period marked significant events such as the completion of the Reconquista and the sponsorship of Christopher Columbus's voyages, heralding the age of exploration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe 2 Excelentes, also known as \"doblas,\" were among the highest denominations of the time, reflecting the wealth and influence of the Spanish crown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"515\" data-start=\"381\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"393\" data-start=\"381\"\u003eObverse: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFeatures the crowned, conjoined busts of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"67\" data-start=\"41\"\u003eFerdinand and Isabella\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efacing each other, symbolizing their joint sovereignty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAn \"S\" mintmark between the busts denotes the Seville Mint, with a cross and pellets above. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"653\" data-start=\"517\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"529\" data-start=\"517\"\u003eReverse: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDisplays a crowned coat of arms supported by an eagle with outstretched wings, representing the unity of Castile and Aragon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe intricate design underscores the monarchs' consolidated rule and divine right to govern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"676\" data-start=\"655\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"674\" data-start=\"655\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1078\" data-start=\"677\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"738\" data-start=\"677\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"738\" data-start=\"679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"696\" data-start=\"679\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e2 Excelentes (Dobla)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"792\" data-start=\"739\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"792\" data-start=\"741\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"750\" data-start=\"741\"\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSeville\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"853\" data-start=\"793\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"853\" data-start=\"795\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"811\" data-start=\"795\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGold (.875 fineness)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"854\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"856\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"867\" data-start=\"856\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eApproximately 7.02 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"967\" data-start=\"910\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"967\" data-start=\"912\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"925\" data-start=\"912\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eApproximately 23 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1078\" data-start=\"968\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1078\" data-start=\"970\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"992\" data-start=\"970\"\u003eCatalog Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eCalicó 741 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1233\" data-start=\"1080\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1105\" data-start=\"1080\"\u003eCondition and Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1108\" data-start=\"1105\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGraded\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"20\" data-start=\"7\"\u003ePCGS AU58\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin exhibits exceptional preservation, with sharp details and lustrous surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGold 2 Excelentes from this period are rare, especially in such high grades, making this a highly sought-after piece for collectors of Spanish and early modern European coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coin is a Spanish 2 Excelentes coin that was minted in Seville, Spain between 1474 and 1504. The reference number for this coin in the Calico catalog is Calico-721.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalico-721, 6.86g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729006624938,"sku":"45817112","price":7105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/products\/45817112.jpg?v=1676586503","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1474-1504s-gold-2-excellente-pcgs-au58-1","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}