© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
½ Blanca - Henry IV Segovia ND
| Billon | 0.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (1454-1474) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1462-1471 |
| Value | ½ Blank (½ Blanca) (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Real (1462-1465) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#127696 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion in six-lobe
Script: Latin
Lettering: ENRICVS CARTVS REX
Translation: Henry IV King
Interesting fact
The ½ Blanca coin from the Kingdom of Castile and Leon, minted during the reign of Henry IV (1462-1471), was made of Billon, a metal alloy composed of silver and copper. This coin was significant because it was the first time that Billon was used as a material for coins in the Kingdom of Castile and Leon, and it marked a shift away from the use of pure silver in coinage. The use of Billon in coins was a common practice in Europe during the Middle Ages, as it allowed for the production of coins with a lower silver content, making them more affordable and accessible to the general population.
