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Ralf ·

Pure art.

Pure art.

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This coin is a Double Excelent. This coin was minted during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon, who ruled from 1474 to 1504.
Here's a brief history of the coin:
* Name: The coin is known as a Double Excelente or Dos Excelentes. It was the first gold coin issued with a consistent weight and fineness across the unified kingdoms of Spain.
* Purpose: The standardization of coinage was a major goal of the Catholic Monarchs to stabilize the economy and facilitate trade within their territories. The creation of a single, reliable gold currency helped to establish the Spanish economy on a more solid footing.
* Iconography: The coin's design is highly significant. It features the busts of Isabella and Ferdinand facing each other, symbolizing the union of their two kingdoms (Castile and Aragon).
* Inscriptions:
* The obverse (the side with the monarchs' busts) typically has the legend: "SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM" (Blessed be the name of the Lord), which reflects the deep religious conviction of the Catholic Monarchs.
* The reverse often depicts the shields of Castile and Aragon, representing the newly unified Spain.
The Double Excelente was a crucial step in the economic and political consolidation of Spain and played a significant role in the country's rise as a world power in the 16th century.