Catholic Monarchs (1474-1504) Coin List
The reign of the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon, marked a crucial period in the history of Spain from 1474 to 1504. During this period, important political, economic and monetary reforms were carried out that laid the foundations for the unification and modernization of the country.
Monetary and economic reforms
The Catholic Monarchs implemented a series of measures to standardize and strengthen the Spanish monetary system. In 1497, the Pragmática de Medina del Campo was enacted, which established a new monetary system based on the silver real as the main unit. This reform introduced new currencies such as the excelente de granada, a gold coin representing the union of the kingdoms, and the real de a ocho, which would later become the famous "pieza de a ocho" used in international trade. In addition, strict quality controls were implemented at mints and counterfeiting was prosecuted, which helped to increase confidence in Spanish currency and stimulate trade.
Impact on the economy and trade
The monetary reforms of the Catholic Monarchs had a profound impact on the Spanish economy and its position in international trade. The stability and reliability of the new currency facilitated commercial transactions and attracted foreign investment. The real de a ocho, in particular, became a reference currency in global trade, being widely accepted in Europe, America and Asia. This monetary strength, combined with territorial expansion and the discovery of America in 1492, laid the foundations for the future Spanish empire. Improved economic and monetary management also allowed the Catholic Monarchs to finance important projects, such as the conquest of Granada in 1492 and Columbus' expeditions, thus consolidating Spain's power and influence on the threshold of the Modern Age.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Catholic Monarchs (1474-1504) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Spain
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Spain.
Catholic Monarchs 1474-1504 Habsbourgs 1516-1700 House of Bourbon 1700-1868 Provisional Government 1868-1871 Amadeo I and Charles VII 1870-1876 I Republic 1873-1873 Alfonso XII 1874-1885 Alfonso XIII 1886-1931 Second Republic 1931-1939 Franco Spanish State 1939-1975 Juan Carlos I 1975-2002 Euro 1999-?Coin Catalog
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España | 1 real (Catholic Monarchs)
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