© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
2 Denier - Ferdinand II countermark ND
| Billon (.250 silver) | 1 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ferdinand II (1479-1516) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1479-1516 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#125081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lozenge shield. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BARCKNONA
Translation: Barcelona
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ferdinand II, who was the King of Aragon and Sicily, and later became the King of Spain. The countermark on the coin indicates that it was issued by the Principality of Catalonia, which was a region in Spain that had its own coinage during that time. The use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, was also a common practice during this period, as it helped to debase the currency and make it more affordable for the masses.
