½ Real - Henry IV (Seville) ND (1455-1471) front ½ Real - Henry IV (Seville) ND (1455-1471) back
½ Real - Henry IV (Seville) ND (1455-1471) photo
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½ Real - Henry IV Seville ND

 
Silver (.931) 1.6 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States)
King
Henry IV (1454-1474)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1455-1471
Value
½ Real
Currency
Real (1462-1465)
Composition
Silver (.931)
Weight
1.6 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#122755
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Castle

Script: Latin

Lettering: ENRICVS REX CASTELLE

Translation: Henry King of Castile

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Henry IV of Castile, also known as Henry the Impotent, who was king from 1455 to 1471. Despite his nickname, Henry IV was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the kingdom, including the introduction of new coinage like this ½ Real.