Definition

• A gold coin of Spain struck during the reign of pretender Alfonso de ��vila (1465-1468) and also by Enrique IV until 1471. 2. Slang for any gold coin bearing the shield of Castilla, but specially those 1/50 of the gold marco in weight. Under Pedro I of Castilla (1350-1368), it was valued at 30 maravedis. 3. A gold unit that of bullion used in the early days of conquest in Mexico. Silver was still relatively scarce and gold was the principal value standard. Several terms were used in referring to gold pieces. Among these:

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• Numiscadero Spanish to English Glossary (Gary Beals)

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