Ancient New World Authentic First Coin Of The Americas // Museum Display

This jaw-dropping collection from RARE-T features a staggering array of authentic artifacts, antiques, meteorites, oddities, skulls, and cruelty-free taxidermy from various eras in history, in rare and luxury form. Each one was acquired in accordance with the import restrictions on archaeological material, in order to reduce the incentive for pillage and trafficking of illegal antiquities.

This custom museum display showcases an authentic King Ferdinand II & Queen Isabella I, billon 'NEW WORLD - FIRST COIN OF THE AMERICAS' dating from 1492 AD.

The Catholic Monarchs is the joint title used in history for Queen Isabella I of Castile and King Ferdinand II of Aragon - Queen Isabella having provided the funding and authorization for the voyage of Genoese mariner Christopher Columbus to sail west and claim lands for Spain. The monarchs accorded him the title of Admiral of the Ocean Sea and he was given broad privileges. His voyage west resulted in the European discovery of the Americas and brought the knowledge of its existence to Europe. Columbus' first expedition to the supposed Indies, actually landed in the Bahamas on October 12, 1492.
The title of "Catholic King and Queen" was bestowed on Ferdinand and Isabella by Pope Alexander VI in recognition of their defense of the faith within their realms.

It's protected under plexiglass in a custom museum display to keep it looking pristine, ensuring protection of your investment while allowing you to fully appreciate this piece of collectible ancient history. The customized descriptive metallic plaque, in addition to the detailed finishing, add to the elegant and sophisticated, gallery-quality aesthetic. Complete with a certificate of authenticity, this piece is an exciting investment that will only get better with age.