{"product_id":"1476-1516t-toledo-2e-ferdinand-isabella-ngc-ms61-1","title":"1476-1516T Toledo 2E Ferdinand \u0026 Isabella NGC MS61","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"408\" data-start=\"182\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eStruck between 1476 and 1516 at the \u003cstrong data-end=\"51\" data-start=\"36\"\u003eToledo Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e, this gold 2 Excelentes coin was issued under the joint reign of \u003cstrong data-end=\"148\" data-start=\"117\"\u003eKing Ferdinand II of Aragon\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"184\" data-start=\"153\"\u003eQueen Isabella I of Castile\u003c\/strong\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 united the two powerful kingdoms, laying the foundation for the modern Spanish state.\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 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=\"544\" data-start=\"410\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"422\" data-start=\"410\"\u003eObverse: \u003c\/strong\u003eDepicts the conjoined busts of Ferdinand and Isabella, both crowned and facing each other—an image representing shared sovereignty over Castile and Aragon. Surrounding legends emphasize their divine right to rule and royal titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"686\" data-start=\"546\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"558\" data-start=\"546\"\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 the \u003cstrong data-end=\"29\" data-start=\"13\"\u003ecoat of arms\u003c\/strong\u003e combining the heraldic symbols of Castile (castle), León (lion), Aragon (chains), and Sicily (eagle), all under a single crown, representing the unification of their realms.\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 inscription reads: \u003cem data-end=\"69\" data-start=\"23\"\u003e“SVB VMBRA ALARVM TVARVM PROTEGE NOS DOMINE”\u003c\/em\u003e (Under the shadow of your wings protect us, O Lord), reflecting the deep religious sentiment of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"709\" data-start=\"688\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"707\" data-start=\"688\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1077\" data-start=\"710\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"771\" data-start=\"710\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"771\" data-start=\"712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"729\" data-start=\"712\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\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=\"825\" data-start=\"772\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"774\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"774\"\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eToledo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"851\" data-start=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"851\" data-start=\"828\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"844\" data-start=\"828\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"907\" data-start=\"852\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"907\" data-start=\"854\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"865\" data-start=\"854\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eApproximately 6.9 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"965\" data-start=\"908\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"965\" data-start=\"910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"910\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eApproximately 28 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1077\" data-start=\"966\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1077\" data-start=\"968\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"991\" data-start=\"968\"\u003eCatalog References:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eCalico #21; Friedberg #103\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1232\" data-start=\"1079\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"1079\"\u003eCondition and Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1107\" data-start=\"1104\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-end=\"19\" data-start=\"7\"\u003eNGC MS61\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin exhibits exceptional preservation, with sharp details and lustrous surfaces.\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 data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"6.98g\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14529,\"3\":{\"1\":0,\"3\":1},\"9\":1,\"10\":1,\"14\":{\"1\":3,\"3\":1},\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}'\u003e6.98g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67771633500330,"sku":"6281206-003","price":10948.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/6281206-003.png?v=1793226342","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1476-1516t-toledo-2e-ferdinand-isabella-ngc-ms61-1","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}