During the Ancient and Medieval periods in what is now Spain, various civilizations and kingdoms minted coins for trade and commerce. Here are some examples of coins minted during these periods:Iberian Coinage: Before the Roman conquest of the Iberian Peninsula, native tribes such as the Iberia ... |
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 ... |