© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
½ Henry - Henry IV Madrid ND
| Gold (.990) | 2.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (1454-1474) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1467-1471 |
| Value | ½ Dobla (15⁄2) |
| Currency | Real (1465-1471) |
| Composition | Gold (.990) |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#194347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: ENRICVS CVARTVS DEI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Henry IV of Castile, 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 minted with a unique design and composition, as a way to demonstrate the king's power and legitimacy.
