Italy - Naples; ND (1472-88), AR Coronato of Ferdinand of Aragon (of Ferdinand and Isabella & Columbus fame). Mintmarks are C & C (Ob.& Rx). He had his own Kingdom of Aragon before his marriage to Isabella. This is a classic Renaissance portrait coin. Crowned bust of Ferdinand "C" behind. Rx: Large Cross as it has been depicted on the sails of Columbus. VF+ with slight flan clip. Rosenblum sale #34 E, Lot# 510 (Nov '04). B# 1673; C&C #1270, MEC-982. MIR# 68; MIR# 67
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Naples - Ferdinand of Aragon
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