1474-1516 AD ++FERDINAND II & ISABELLA I ++ SPAIN ++ BILLON Blanca Coin ++ P16

Description: Spain, Ferdinand II & Isabella I, Blanca CoinDate: 1474-1516 ADVoyages of ColumbusFerdinand II & Isabella I sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyage across the Atlantic in 1492 AD, the marriage of the two monarchs unified Spain into one kingdom, and creating a global empire.This emergency coinage is made of layered silver over gold over copper called Billon this mixed metal coin filled the need for coinage despite the shortage of precious metals. Spain made these coins very thin intentionally. Luckily, America had all the precious metal they needed and coins became larger, thicker, and more valuable as time went on - like in the 1600's. See size compared to the US DIME in photo, SLIGHTLY THINNER THAN A US DIME. condition as seen -coin has been cleaned, making it more desirable for collectors. The top silver later is normally too corroded to save on these coins but the gold/copper layers have been exposed to view the coins details. Also, these coins were being nabbed by Pirates who practiced cutting coins, if the edges of a coin have been cut it is a sign of piracy, which adds value. Free Shipping from TN via EBAY stamped envelope.

Price: 19.99 USD

Location: Cookeville, Tennessee

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