© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
½ Blanca - Henry III Seville ND
| Billon | 1 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (1390-1406) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1400-1406 |
| Value | ½ Blank (½ Blanca) (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Real (1400-1462) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#131628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Lion in five-lobe
Script: Latin
Lettering: ENRICVS DEI GRACIA
Translation: Henry III by the grace of God
Interesting fact
The ½ Blanca coin from the Kingdom of Castile and Leon, minted during the reign of Henry III (1400-1406), is interesting because it was made of billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in medieval Europe for coinage. Billon is a mixture of silver and base metals, such as copper or tin, and was used to create coins that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear than pure silver coins. The use of billon in coinage was a common practice during this time period, and it allowed for the production of coins that were more affordable and accessible to the general population.
