© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
¼ Real - Henry II Seville ND
| Billon | 1 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry II (1366-1379) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1366-1369 |
| Value | ¼ Real |
| Currency | Real (1350-1400) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#127677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Castle in four-lobe. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ENRICVS REX CASTELLE
Translation: Henry II King of Castile and Leon
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of King Henry II of Castile, who ruled from 1366 to 1369. During his reign, he sought to strengthen the economy of the kingdom and promote trade, which led to the minting of coins like this one. The coin's design features the king's name and title in Gothic script, surrounded by a decorative border. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of the time and is now a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
