Renaissance Bronze Necklace with a four-maravedí coin...

Collar with 4 maravedís coin in the name of the Catholic Monarchs — 16th Century A singular necklace made with a historic Spanish coin of 4 maravedís bearing the names of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, the Catholic Monarchs, belonging to 16th-century monetary issues that preserved the names of both sovereigns. The coin shows on one side the characteristic castle of three towers, symbol of Castile, surrounded by an elegant lobed border. On the other side appears the crowned rampant lion, emblem of the Kingdom of León, likewise framed by an ornamental composition. Its attractive old patina stands out, with intense green, coppery and dark tones that enhance the reliefs and give personality to this historical numismatic piece. Mounted with a metal ring on a sober black cord, it constitutes a jewel of marked historical character that combines Spanish monetary tradition with a contemporary design. Features: * Origin: Spain, Crown of Castile. * Denomination: 4 maravedís. * Issue: in the name of the Catholic Monarchs. * Proposed chronology: 16th century, around 1552–1566. * Material: base copper coin alloy. * Diameter: 31 mm. * Thickness: 2 mm. * Necklace: black cord of 50 cm, according to the measurement used in previous lots. * Mount: metal suspension ring. An original historic jewel that incorporates a coin linked to the legacy of the Catholic Monarchs and to the monetary tradition of Renaissance Spain. Numismatic reference: family of the 4 maravedís in the name of Ferdinand and Isabella, listed in Calicó and Numista catalogs.

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