On September 4, 1622 the Tierra Firme flota of twenty-eight ships left Havana bound for Spain. With it was carried the wealth of an empire; Silver from Peru and Mexico, gold and emeralds from Colombia, pearls from Venezuela. Each ship carried its crew, soldiers, passengers, and all the necessar ... |
The Spanish real was a unit of currency that was used in Spain and its colonies for several centuries. It went through various changes and evolutions over time. Here is a brief overview of the evolution of the Spanish real:Medieval Period: The real originated during the medieval period as a sil ... |