Spanish Blanca

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Mat, May 30, 2015.

  1. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Ive always wanted one of these types from Ferdinand & Isabella & with my birthday money, I decided to finally get one for my collection.

    Hope its attributed correctly.

    One day I hope I can get a silver Real in OK shape.

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    Ferdinand & Isabella (1474 - 1504 A.D.)
    AE18 Blanca
    O: FERNANDVS ET ELISABET around I circulate underneath of points that a crowned F contains, with C (mint)
    R: REX ET REGINA CAST LEGION around I circulate of points that one contains and crowned, with star of 6 ends to left and C (mint) to the Variant right: patriarcal cross to the left.
    CUENCA Mint
    18mm
    1.4g
    Clemente/Cayon p416, 2240
     
    Mat, May 30, 2015
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  3. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Nice one Mat! I have a couple on my wish list but have pulled the trigger on one yet.
     
    randygeki, May 30, 2015
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  4. Eng

    Eng Senior Eng

    Very cool Mat, i want one!!
     
    Eng, May 31, 2015
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  5. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    Definitely cool Mat!!

    My only Reale is of the later Colonial days circa 1700's
     
    Mikey Zee, May 31, 2015
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  6. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    I have an 8 reales from 1788, one of my favorite world coins I own.
     
    Mat, May 31, 2015
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  7. moneditis

    moneditis Reales de a 8

    moneditis, Jun 7, 2015
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