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Spain 1 peseta 1893 silver KM#702 high CV, rare! [9148] $46.00 |
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BOLIVIA SILVER COIN,SPAIN OCCUPATION 1808,XF,4 Reals $73.99 |
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SPAIN SILVER COIN, 1 PESETA 1885 ,VF $44.99 |
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GOLD SILVER ED ICONS LEMAT TAROT MARSEILLE CARDS SPAIN $79.99 |
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Beautiful 1762 Spain silver coin $59.00 |
The region elected its first parliament in 1981 following autonomy from Madrid. The Galego or Galician is the official language of the region, it is closely related to Portuguese and while most inhabitants understand it, only about half use it primarily.
In the 5th and 6th centuries Galicia was the centre of the kingdom of the German Suevi. Moorish rule followed but the king of Asturias liberated it during the 9th century. Its people’s strong spirit of independence was shown during the Middle Ages when the feudal lords often rebelled against the crown and again in the early 19th century by the general resistance to occupation by Napoleonic forces Later in that same century Galicia was the scene of a somewhat surprising cultural and literary revival.
Galicia is a mountainous region, with several fast flowing rivers tumbling towards the Atlantic Ocean, of which the Mino is the most important. The area relies heavily on agriculture with extensive cattle and pig farming, food processing and fishing are also important. There is a large petroleum refinery at A Coruna and a strategic naval base at El Ferrol. Wind farms produce much of the region’s electricity.
A Coruna, formerly known as La Coruna is the capital of province of the same name.
A Coruna reached its height as a port and a textile centre in the late Middle Ages. The Armada sailed from its harbour in 1588 intent on collecting the Spanish army from Holland and the subsequent invasion of England. Bad weather and the English fleet, led by Sir Francis Drake, combined to thwart the attempt. 10 years later Drake himself paid Coruna a visit and sacked the city. In 1809 during the Peninsular War it was the scene of the in which Sir John Moore was killed. The city was a focus of antimonarchist sentiment during the 19th century.
Today it is a busy Atlantic port and the distribution centre for the surrounding agricultural area. It has shipyards, metal works, an oil refinery, glass and ceramic plants and an important fishing industry. The summer months see a significant tourist trade.
Chief landmarks are the Roman Torre de Hercules, which is now a lighthouse and a 13th century church. Miradores, glazed window balconies, are characteristic of A Coruna. It is the site of an arsenal and army garrison. The city is also spelled Corunna.
Santiago de Compostela is in A Coruna province and sits on the Sar River. The city is one of the chief shrines of Christendom. There in the early 9th century a reputed miracle led to the discovery of the supposed tomb of the apostle St. James the Greater. A sanctuary was built by Alfonso II of Asturias. During the Middle Ages the city grew around the shrine and became, after Jerusalem and Rome, the most famous Christian place of pilgrimage. It still thrives today as a pilgrimage site and has inevitably become a tourist centre. It is an archiepiscopal see and has a university that was founded 1501. The economy is based on agriculture, the manufacture of linen and paper and tourism. Its most remarkable building is the cathedral, which replaced the earlier sanctuary after its destruction by the Moors in the 10th century. Its construction started in the 11th century and was completed during 13th. Constructed in Romanesque style, the cathedral has had baroque and plateresque additions and restorations. Other historic buildings include the Royal Hospital from the early 16th century that was built by Ferdinand and Isabella to accommodate poor pilgrims.
Lugo is capital of Lugo province, it lies on the Minot River. The city is the processing and economic centre for the surrounding fertile farm area. One of the largest slaughterhouses in Spain is in Lugo. It has a cathedral dating from the 12th century and well-preserved Roman walls from the 3rd century.
The city of Ourense is the capital of province of the same name. It lies at the centre of an agricultural region with extensive vineyards. There is some light industry. Formally a Roman settlement, it reached its greatest importance as the capital of the kings of the Suevi during the 5th and 6th centuries. It has a fine 12th century bridge and a restored Gothic cathedral. There are hot sulphur springs, known since Roman times.
Pontevedra is the capital of Pontevedra province. It lies at the mouth of the Lerez River on the Atlantic Ocean. It is a major fishing port. Clothing, leather goods, and fertilizers are made, and farm products are traded. Among its many old structures are a Roman bridge, the Gothic Church of Santa Maria and the picturesque ruins of a 14th century convent. The city is reputed to have been the birthplace of Christopher Columbus’s certainly the Santa Maria, his ship, was built there.
Vigo is a large city in the province of Pontevedra built on an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. It is home to an important naval base and one of Spain’s busiest ports. The country’s most important fishing fleet sails from here. It also has shipyards, canneries, petroleum and sugar refineries and various light industries. In 1702 a Franco-Spanish fleet, escorting galleons loaded with gold, silver and precious stones from the Spanish colonies in the Americas, was attacked and largely destroyed in the Bay of Vigo by a combined force of British and Dutch vessels. Several galleons were sunk and it is believed that much of the treasure is still at the bottom of the bay. In 1719 the port was captured by the British.
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Spain 1 peseta 1893 silver KM#702 high CV, rare! [9148] $46.00 |
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BOLIVIA SILVER COIN,SPAIN OCCUPATION 1808,XF,4 Reals $73.99 |
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SPAIN SILVER COIN, 1 PESETA 1885 ,VF $44.99 |
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GOLD SILVER ED ICONS LEMAT TAROT MARSEILLE CARDS SPAIN $79.99 |
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Beautiful 1762 Spain silver coin $59.00 |
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MEXICO 8 REALES 1794 CARLOS IIII SILVER SPAIN COIN $122.00 |
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SPAIN 1990 7 PIECE SILVER PROOF SET, OVER 8 OUNCES $259.00 |
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ADV POSTCARD,DENVER,CO,SILVER STATE LAUNDRY,SPAIN,1912 $5.95 |
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2002 SPAIN 10 EURO SILVER COIN ~PR~ CROSS COUNTRY SKIER $39.95 |
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2002 SPAIN 10 EURO SILVER COIN ~PR~ MUNDIAL DE FUTBOL $40.99 |
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Silver Made in Spain Flower Shaped Bowl $100.00 |
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ISABEL II SPAIN ESPAÑA MADRID 4 RS 1854 MADRID SILVER $35.00 |
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Spain 1896(96) Peseta, silver, Choice Bright BU $130.00 |
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Spain 1999 Millennium 1500 Pesetas Silver Coin,Proof $39.00 |
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SPAIN SILVER 100 PESETAS 1966 (66) FRANCO EF+ 312R $9.35 |
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5-GOLD/SILVER CHAMPAGNE GLASS’S , GRAPEVINE STEM SPAIN $290.00 |
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1861 Spain 4 Reales Silver Coin 8-Point Star – NICE $69.99
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Raimond Spain Silver Plated Shot Glass $3.99 |
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Spain 1868 silver 20 centavos Nice VF $29.50 |
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SPAIN 2000 Pesetas 2001 Silver Proof Mint 500 Years $75.00 |
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1854 AU Toned Spain Silver 2 Reale $10.50 |
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Spain 1 peseta 1885 silver KM#686 high CV, nice! [9147] $43.00 |
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VERY NICE 1882 SPAIN 2 PESETA SILVER COIN $14.95 |
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Pair of Vintage Valero Made in Spain Goblets Silver $9.99 |
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SPAIN – 1869 GOBIERNO PROVISIONAL silver 1 Peseta; Rare $88.00 |
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Pair of Vintage Valero Made in Spain Goblets Silver $9.99 |
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1888 SPAIN SILVER 5 PESETA COIN KM-689 $2.25 |
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SPAIN FERDINAND & ISABELLA BURGOS MINT 1 SILVER REAL $200.00 |
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SPAIN PHILIP V 1721-J 2 REALES SILVER COIN XF+ $59.00 |
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SPAIN 50 Centimos silver 1904 RARE $19.00 |
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MD1222 SPAIN MEXICO 8 R XF 1752 ¿MM? SILVER”SOLD AS IS” $99.00 |
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MD1219 SPAIN COPIAPO CHILE PROVISIONAL 1$ SILVER ORIGIN $99.00 |
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VERY NICE SILVER COIN SPAIN 5 PESETAS 1883 SCARCE $120.00 |
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1853 Marble Statue King Spain Silver Vase Scholefield $20.75 Full page from our copy of the Illustrated London News dated 1853, an illustrated weekly newspaper weeks date as shown on top of page, the size of each page is approximately 16 x 11 inches (410×280). All are genuine antique prints and not modern copies, the Illustrated London News is an illustrated magazine which was first printed in 1842 and is the finest pictorial example of a historic social re… |
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Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Spain ] $23.99 Spain released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: An Italian woman has a baby and one of three American servicemen could be the father. When the three men return to Ita… |
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Spain 2009 50 Euro Jewels of Numismatics 5 oz Silver Proof Coin Spain 2009 50 Euro Jewels of Numismatics 5 oz Silver Proof Coin 2009 marks the 400th anniversary of the first minting of two of the most impressive coins in Spanish history: the silver 50 Reales coin, mostly known as Cincuentín, and the gold 100 Escudos coins, also known as Centén, both minted at the Real Ingenio of Segovia. The Cincuentín was the name popularly given to the silver coin with a … |
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