Queen Isabella I of Castile and King Ferdinand II of Aragon have been known as the 'Catholic Monarchs' since the title was bestowed upon them by Pope Alexander VI in 1494. Their accomplishments are still remembered today, some for the better, such as authorizing the exploratory journeys of Christopher Columbus; and some for the worse, such as establishing the dreaded Spanish Inquisition that lasted for decades. ••• The well-known image of the royal couple facing each other and the united coats of arms on the reverse indicated the firm intention to unite the kingdoms of Castile, and Aragón. ••• Their gold coins come in various denominations as listed below:
1/2 excelente: 3.5 grams
1 excelente: 7.0 grams
4 excelentes: 14.0 grams
10 excelentes: 35.2 grams
20 excelentes: 70.4 grams •••