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BOATO Y TECNOLOGÍA: CINCUENTINES, CENTENES Y ESCUDOS DE A OCHO
Las monedas especiales del Real Ingenia de Segovia
Important book catalog devoted to the special and ceremonial coinage of the Royal Mint of Segovia, Spain. Covers the highest and most prestigious denominations struck at the Ingenio, including cincuentines of 50 reales, centenes of 100 reales, and 8 escudos. A major reference work for advanced collectors and institutions.
Large and thoroughly researched volume documenting the history, technology, production, rarity, and numismatic significance of these issues. Based on extensive archival research, including original mint documents, mintage figures, and die studies, with detailed die maps and high quality photographic plates. Establishes the technical and historical context of these pieces within Spanish monetary history.
Focuses on coins of boato, meaning issues struck for display, prestige, and ceremonial purposes, representing the power and splendor of the Spanish monarchy under the Habsburg and Bourbon dynasties. These were the largest denominations of their time and among the most technically ambitious products of early modern minting.
Regarded as a foundational modern study and a landmark in Spanish numismatic scholarship. Addresses engravers, mint operations, known specimens, provenances, and extreme rarities. Includes discussion of iconic pieces such as the centén of 1609, one of the rarest Spanish gold coins, with known examples commanding exceptional prices at auction.
Published by the Asociación Amigos de la Casa de la Moneda de Segovia. Issued in both hardcover and softcover editions. Carefully produced, scholarly, and visually impressive. Essential reference for serious collectors of Spanish and world gold, museum curators, and researchers of the Segovia Royal Mint.
Softboud - 345 pages.