Renaissance Bronze Necklace with a four-maravedí coin bearing the name of the Catholic Monarchs. - 50 cm
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A Renaissance bronze collar necklace featuring a 4 maravedís coin in the name of the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand II and Isabella I, mounted on a black cord (50 cm) with a 31 mm diameter and 2 mm thickness, acquired in 1960 from a gallery/antiquary in Spain.
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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.
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.
Details
Culture
Renaissance
Century/timeframe
S. XV-VI
Name of object
Necklace with a four-maravedí coin bearing the name of the Catholic Monarchs.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1960
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
50 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1955
Width
3 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
0.25 cm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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