© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
½ Real - Henry IV Seville ND
| Silver (.931) | 1.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (1454-1474) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1471-1474 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1471-1497) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#145463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Castles and lions
Script: Latin
Lettering: ENRICVS DEI GRACIA REX CASTE
Translation: Enrique IV King of Castile by the grace of God
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's minting.
