© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
½ Henry - Henry IV Burgos ND
| Gold | 2.29 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (1454-1474) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1455-1465 |
| Value | ½ Dobla (105⁄16) |
| Currency | Real (1462-1465) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.29 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#351142 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Castles and lions
Script: Latin
Lettering: .ENR. .ICVS. .CAS. .TVS.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Henry coin from the Kingdom of Castile and Leon is that it was issued during the reign of Henry IV, who was known as "Henry the Impotent" due to his inability to produce a male heir. This led to a succession crisis, which ultimately resulted in the coin being issued with the image of Henry IV on one side and the image of his wife, Joan of Portugal, on the other. This unique design was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring only the ruler's image on coins and reflected the political tensions of the time.
